Indianapolis Colts

Laquon Treadwell

WR

Since drawing a season-high eight targets in a Week 5 loss to the Steelers, Treadwell has barely surpassed that total over the past four games combined. Despite handling snap shares north of 70 percent in each of those contests, Treadwell has mustered a 5-58-0 receiving line on 10 targets during that stretch. The Colts will have more target volume up for grabs after trading Keenan Allen to the 49ers and Josh Downs to the Chiefs on Tuesday, and though Treadwell could be one of the beneficiaries, he still looks to be a low-upside fantasy option.

Deion Burks

WR

A rookie seventh-round pick out of Oklahoma, Burks has seen sparse playing time through the Colts' first nine games. He's logged less than one-third of the snaps in each of those contests and has posted a 6-60-0 receiving line on nine targets go with 21 yards on three carries. Despite his modest output to date, Burks could nonetheless be primed for more opportunities in the Indianapolis passing game over the second half of the season. Tight end Tyler Warren will likely rank as the team's top pass-catching option, but the Colts should have plenty of targets left over after trading away Keenan Allen to the 49ers and Josh Downs to the Chiefs on Tuesday. Meanwhile, top wideout Alec Pierce (heel) lacks a clear timeline to return from injured reserve.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

WR

Indianapolis will turn to Westbrook-Ikhine to fill the 53-man roster spot vacated by Keenan Allen, who was traded to the 49ers on Tuesday. Westbrook-Ikhine had previously been elevated from the Colts' practice squad for three straight games between Weeks 3 and 5 and failed to corral his lone target while logging 18 total snaps on offense. He'll fill a depth role in the Colts' receiving corps and could end up providing most of his value on the team's coverage and return units on special teams.

Jonathan Taylor

RB

In order to move Taylor, Indianapolis was reportedly seeking a blockbuster trade package on par with what Carolina received in exchange for Christian McCaffrey back in 2022, but Pelissero relays that inquiring teams offered no more than a second-round pick as the best asset in any trade pitch. As a result, Taylor -- who is under contract through 2028 -- will stick around in Indianapolis through the remainder of the campaign, though it's possible that the Colts entertain trade offers for the 27-year-old running back again during the offseason.

Jalen Travis

OT

doubtful

Justin Walley

CB

questionable

Akeem Davis-Gaither

LB

questionable

A.J. Haulcy

S

questionable

DJ Giddens

RB

Giddens didn't see any action after turning six carries into 43 yards in Week 8 against the Jaguars. With Jonathan Taylor potentially set to be traded before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, Giddens would stand to operate as the team's No. 2 option in the backfield behind rookie Seth McGowan if Taylor departs.

Riley Leonard

QB

Charlie Heck

OT

Pharaoh Brown

TE

Will Mallory

TE

Spencer Shrader

PK

Shrader entered Week 9 having made just three field goals over the team's last three games, but he got back on track Sunday. The kicker made a 47-yard attempt in the third quarter before adding makes from 59 and 50 yards in the final quarter. Shrader has now converted multiple field-goal attempts in six contests this year, and he's gone 22-for-24 on field-goal tries, including 8-for-9 from 50-plus yards, over nine contests so far during the 2026 campaign.

Ashton Dulin

WR

Dulin caught a screen pass at the line of scrimmage and raced all the way down the left sideline for the touchdown on his big play to pull the Colts within three points at the end of the third quarter. He still ran just six routes on Daniel Jones' 38 dropbacks against Dallas, leaving Dulin out of the fantasy picture unless the Colts make some trades at the position before Tuesday's deadline.

Seth McGowan

RB

McGowan recorded his first NFL touchdown on a two-yard run in the first quarter, perhaps a harbinger of a larger role as early as next Sunday's Week 10 matchup against the Dolphins. McGowan came just a rush yard short of equaling his career-best tally in that category, and if Jonathan Taylor is indeed moved off the roster by Tuesday's trade deadline, the former would be in line to serve as the lead back moving forward.

Daniel Jones

QB

The update settles recent trade speculation around Jones and indicates Indianapolis plans to keep him on the roster into the offseason. It's a wonder why any team was even interested in trading for Jones in the first place, as he's consistently been one of the least productive quarterbacks in the league this season. He also failed to put anything meaningful on tape Sunday in the Colts' loss to the Cowboys, completing 20 of 34 passes for 180 yards, one touchdown and one interception against one of the league's worst on-paper defenses. The touchdown was a 55-yard hookup with Ashton Dulin, where Dulin did all of the work after the catch. Jones' interception late in the fourth quarter sealed another loss for Indianapolis.

Tyler Warren

TE

Warren tied for second in receptions and finished as the runner-up in both receiving yards and targets after a slow start to Sunday's loss. The second-year tight end's role could be even bigger by next Sunday's Week 10 home matchup against the Dolphins, as the Colts could conceivably move both Josh Downs and Jonathan Taylor, not to mention quarterback Daniel Jones, by Tuesday's trade deadline. Warren has at least four receptions in every game with the exception of Week 1 heading into the aforementioned matchup against Miami.

Mo Alie-Cox

TE

Alie-Cox exited in the fourth quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. The veteran tight end has been a minor part of Indianapolis' offense this season, logging four catches through eight games. Alie-Cox hadn't recorded a catch or target prior to his departure Sunday.

Jaylon Carlies

LB

Carlies was injured in the first half and was initially deemed questionable to return. He was then ruled out after halftime. Austin Ajiake is likely going to be asked to take on more defensive snaps in Carlies' absence.

Anthony Gould

WR

Gould missed Indianapolis' previous two games while in concussion protocol. However, he was a full practice participant throughout this week and has been cleared to suit up by an independent neurologist. Gould likely will return to his usual specialist role as a kickoff and punt returner, though he probably won't be involved much in the passing game given that he's logged just one offensive snap through six games this season.

Drew Ogletree

TE

Ogletree was able to play through his nagging knee issue in Week 8 at Jacksonville, and he'll be active again in Week 9 despite missing practice Wednesday and logging a limited practice session Thursday. He figures to continue to compete with Mo Alie-Cox and Will Mallory for snaps at tight end behind clear frontrunner Tyler Warren.

Bryce Boettcher

LB

Boettcher appears to be on track to return to action Sunday versus the Cowboys after missing the team's last two contests with a groin issue. The 24-year-old will likely be back in his starting role at strongside linebacker against Dallas.

Alec Pierce

WR

Steichen said that Pierce, who has been on IR since Sept. 26, is currently rehabbing his injury, but the wideout's return is clearly not imminent. At 2-6, the Colts, who are already sellers ahead of the NFL trade deadline, have little incentive to rush Pierce back. Meanwhile, fellow WR Josh Downs has asked to be dealt, a situation that further clouds the team's pass-catching corps ahead of Week 9.

Adetomiwa Adebawore

DT

Per Pelissero, the deal includes a $13 million signing bonus and $22.5 million in new money through next season. A 2023 fourth-round draft pick, Adebawore had been in the final year of his rookie deal and was considered a potential trade chip leading up to the Nov. 10 deadline, but the Colts have instead elected to keep him around on a longer-term basis. Through the Colts' first eight games of the season, 25-year-old defensive tackle has matched the career-best total of four sacks he posted over a 17-game slate in 2025. Adebawore has also added 19 tackles and two pass breakups.