OCTOBER 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ZACH PASCAL
Market share report: Zach Pascal adding up in Indy, Tyler Higbee fading in LA Michael Salfino examines the Week 4 volume distribution trends to help fantasy GMs on this week's waiver and trade markets.
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OCTOBER 6, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Leads team in receiving yards Pascal recorded three receptions on eight targets for 58 yards in Week 4 against the Bears.
Impact Pascal worked as the Colts' deep threat -- he averaged 19.3 yards per reception -- but also led the team with eight targets. He accounted for Indy's longest gain of the day on a 36-yard reception during their first drive of the contest, helping set up a touchdown to cap the possession. With Parris Campbell (knee) and Michael Pittman (leg) both out, Pascal should continue to see plenty of targets as the team's number two receiver behind T.Y. Hilton. Pascal will have an exploitable matchup in Week 5 against a leaky Browns secondary.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Foles gets nod as Bears prepare for challenge against Colts
Nick Foles gets another chance to show he's more than just a capable backup quarterback when the Chicago Bears host the Indianapolis Colts on SundayOCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press
Becomes clear No. 2 WR Pascal looks set for a larger role with Michael Pittman out after leg surgery and Parris Campbell set to undergo knee surgery, 107.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports. Pascal had two...
Impact Pascal will become the clear No. 2 receiver next to T.Y. Hilton with Daurice Fountain, Ashton Dulin and rookie Dezmon Patmon candidates to fill the No. 3 spot. It sounds like Pittman and Campbell, who was hurt Week 2, will miss significant time.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
New primary option in slot Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni said Tuesday that Pascal will be the leader in a committee of players who will take reps at slot receiver while Parris Campbell (knee) is...
Impact Since he already started in the Colts' first two games and handled snap shares north of 60 percent in both contests, Pascal isn't expected to see a dramatic increase in playing time sans Campbell, but he could stand to benefit from a potential role change. Though he scored a touchdown in the Week 2 win over the Vikings, Pascal hasn't been a major priority in the passing game for Philip Rivers thus far while working mostly as an outside receiver, garnering seven total targets. A move inside could allow Pascal to capture more looks; Rivers hasn't thrown downfield often this season, with his average depth of target (aDOT) of 7.6 yards ranking 12th-lowest among starting quarterbacks. Pascal will benefit from a favorable matchup Week 3 against a penetrable Jets defense that has thus far allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete 75.3 percent of passes for 7.0 yards per attempt.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Could be set for larger role Pascal had three receptions for 19 yards, including a two-yard touchdown, on four targets in Sunday's 28-11 win over the Vikings
Impact Pascal played on 59 of the offense's 73 snaps as he was pressed into a larger role after Parris Campbell was hurt. With Campbell set to miss significant time with a knee injury, Pascal and Micheal Pittman will serve as the No. 2 and 3 receivers with an uncertain mix who will stay on the field in two-receiver sets.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to go Sunday Pascal (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Impact Pascal steadily increased his practice activity throughout the week, advancing from no participation to full participation between Wednesday and Friday. Though Michael Pittman (toe) is active after entering the weekend listed as questionable, Pascal should still take on a healthy snap count while being locked into a regular role in three-wideout formations alongside T.Y. Hilton and Parris Campbell.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Sunday Pascal (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Vikings, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The 25-year-old received the questionable tag despite practicing as a full participant Friday, so it's not a major surprise he's expected to suit up Sunday. Pascal worked as the Colts' No. 3 wideout Week 1 and caught two of three targets for 18 yards, and he should operate in a similar role this week with Michael Pittman (toe) unlikely to suit up.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets 'questionable' tag Pascal (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Vikings.
Impact Pascal increased his activity level in each practice this week, going from none Wednesday to all of the reps Friday. Still, the Colts have applied a 'questionable' designation to the wide receiver, who may be the Colts' unquestioned No. 3 at the position if he plays and rookie Michael Pittman (toe) is inactive. During a Week 1 visit to Jacksonville, Pascal earned 62 percent of the offensive snaps but managed just two catches (on three targets) for 18 yards.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to limited practice Pascal (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday.
Impact Pascal didn't practice Wednesday, so his return to the field Thursday bodes well for his Week 2 status. Look for Pascal, who started along with T.Y. Hilton and Parris Campbell and logged 46 (of a possible 74) snaps on offense in this past weekend's loss to the Jaguars, to either approach Sunday's game against the Vikings listed as questionable, or free from an injury designation altogether.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rivers looks to rebound from 2 interceptions in Colts opener
Seventeen seasons have taught Philip Rivers one thing: He must be better than he was in last weekend's season openerSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press
Battling ankle injury Pascal (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact This is a new injury for Pascal, so it will be worth monitoring his practice participation as the week goes on. Pascal just edged out Michael Pittman for third in snaps among the Colts' receivers in Week 1, so Pittman could see his role grow if Pascal is out or limited on game day against Minnesota.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets start at third receiver Pascal had two receptions for 18 yards on three targets in Sunday's 27-20 loss at Jacksonville. He played on 46 of the team's 74 snaps on offense.
Impact Pascal played the third most snaps among receivers and got the start when the offense began with a three-receiver set. However, he played just seven more snaps than Michael Pittman (39 snaps) and was tied for sixth in targets in the offense. Pascal looks set to work as the third or fourth receiver and as a veteran who can fill gaps elsewhere when needed.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as No. 3 receiver Pascal is listed as the No. 3 receiver on the Colts' initial unofficial depth chart, opposite starters T.Y. Hilton and Parris Campbell.
Impact The depth chart may be giving deference to Pascal as a veteran as 2020 second-round draft pick Michael Pittman is listed as the No. 4 receiver. Pittman was seen getting reps with the first-team offense in training camp and it's thought he'll have a significant role at the start of the regular season. Still, it's unclear how quickly the Colts will integrate Pittman into the offense, so Pascal could begin the season with a larger than expected role. If the receiving corps stays healthy (Hilton and Campbell had injury woes last season), then Pascal is seen eventually having a utility role and working in several spots in the passing game.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Pascal (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact He's back in action, but with T.Y. Hilton poised to begin the season healthy, Parris Campbell in line to see an expanded role, and second-rounder Michael Pittman also in the mix, Pascal's path to reliable targets isn't clear. Of course, that could change in time if injuries hit and create a context in which Pascal's opportunities increase as the season rolls along, as was the case in 2019.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses scrimmage Pascal (hamstring) did not participate in Saturday's scrimmage, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Pascal took advantage of injuries in the Colts' receiving corps in 2019 and ended up pacing the team in receiving yards (607) while hauling in 41 of his 72 targets. With T.Y. Hilton healthy, Paris Campbell poised to see an expanded role, and second-rounder Michael Pittman also in the mix, Pascal may have a more limited role. It's not clear if his injury is serious, but he could be limited heading into the regular season.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Pascal didn't practice Friday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports. He has a hamstring injury, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Nor did fellow wide receiver Parris Campbell (concussion). Pascal took advantage of injuries in the Colts' receiving corps in 2019 and ending up pacing the team in receiving yards (607) while hauling in 41 of his 72 targets. With T.Y. Hilton healthy, Campbell poised to see an expanded role when he returns, and second-rounder Michael Pittman also in the mix, volume could be an issue for Pascal. He's therefore off the radar in most re-draft formats in his present context.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rivers moving into whole new world after joining Colts
Philip Rivers walked into a whole new world at training camp this yearAUGUST 5, 2020 • Associated Press
VIDEO: Zach Pascal's Latest Workout is Crazy Impressive Due to injuries suffered to the Indianapolis Colts’ receiving corps, wide receiver Zach Pascal enjoyed a bit of a breakout season in 2019. W...
JULY 12, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Film Room: Charting WR Zach Pascal’s targets by routes run in 2019 Which routes did Pascal have the most success on in 2019?
JUNE 3, 2020 • STAMPEDEBLUE.COM
