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5 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

The Titans are back from their bye and hoping rest helps against the battered Colts

The Tennessee Titans are coming off the early bye nobody really wanted, with the NFL schedule offering a a chance to start making up for their 0-3 start

6 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Downs - Remains sidelined Thursday Downs (toe) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Downs didn't practice Wednesday either, so what he's able to do Friday will be telling with regard to his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Titans. With Michael Pittman (back) reportedly a candidate to miss multiple games, Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell are currently the Colts' top healthy wideout options ahead of Week 6 action.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Taylor - Misses another practice Taylor (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Per James Boyd of The Athletic, Taylor -- who missed this past Sunday's 37-34 loss to the Jaguars -- is feeling "way better" relative to last week. After having missed back-to-back practices though, what (if anything) he's able to do Friday will be telling with regard to his chances of suiting up this weekend against the Titans. Meanwhile, top backup Trey Sermon (collarbone) returned to a full practice Thursday.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trey Sermon - Returns to full practice Sermon (collarbone) was a full practice participant Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sermon is on track to lead the Colts' backfield for a second straight week this Sunday against the Titans, as Jonathan Taylor (ankle) still hasn't returned to practice. Sermon played 58 percent of snaps in a 37-34 loss to Jacksonville this Sunday, turning 10 carries and six targets into 63 yards and a touchdown while Tyler Goodson had 57 yards on five carries and three targets.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Richardson - Full practice participant Richardson (oblique) was a full practice participant Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Richardson is thus set to return for Sunday's game against the Titans after missing just one week. Multiple Indianapolis beat reporters said he looked healthy during Thursday's practice, but it is possible Richardson's continued struggles staying healthy make coach Shane Steichen hesitant to use him as a runner -- an aspect that's already been somewhat disappointing for fantasy managers with Richardson averaging 5.3 carries for 35.3 yards per game.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Richardson - Looking god at practice Richardson (oblique) looked "pretty spry" during Thursday's practice, according to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis.

Impact James Boyd of The Athletic agrees, even saying he'd be surprised if Richardson didn't play this Sunday against the Titans. Richardson may ultimately be listed as a limited practice participant again, but he's clearly making progress and should at least be back for Week 7 if he doesn't quite get the green light this weekend.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman Jr. - Not practicing Thursday Pittman (back) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Pittman, who didn't practice Wednesday, was an observer during Thursday's session, which is not surprising considering a report via James Boyd of The Athletic that the wideout's back injury could sideline him for multiple weeks. We'll await further context regarding Pittman's status from the Colts, but if he is forced to miss time, Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell would likely see added snaps alongside Josh Downs, provided a toe issue that caused Downs to miss practice Wednesday doesn't impact his Week 6 availability.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trey Sermon - Back at practice Sermon (collarbone) was present for practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Though top back Jonathan Taylor indicated that his ankle is feeling better at this stage, he wasn't spotted during the initial portion of Thursday's session. The Colts' upcoming injury report will clarify the official participation level of both Taylor and Sermon.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Taylor - Not seen as practice opens Taylor (ankle) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Taylor appears on track to be listed as 'DNP' for the second straight day, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star relays that the running back indicated prior to practice that the "pain level has gone down tremendously" in his ankle. Meanwhile, Taylor's top backup Trey Sermon (collarbone) didn't practice Wednesday, but was present for Thursday's session.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - Not spotted Thursday Downs (toe) is not present at the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Downs and Michael Pittman (back) are both absent from a second consecutive practice, casting doubt on the availability of both wideouts for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Titans. Friday's practice will represent the final chance for both Downs and Pittman to upgrade their activity levels ahead of Week 6 action. Downs is dealing with a toe injury sustained during Indianapolis' loss to Jacksonville in Week 5, a game in which he secured nine of 12 targets for 69 yards.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will Levis practices as the Titans hope QB plays against the visiting Colts

Will Levis returned to practice Wednesday, testing his recovery from a sprained right shoulder as the Tennessee Titans target the second-year quarterback’s return in time for Sunda...

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. likely out for multiple weeks with back injury

Colts star wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. will reportedly miss time as he deals with a back injury; a move to IR is said to be an option.

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Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. likely out for multiple weeks with back injury

AP Source: Michael Pittman Jr.'s back injury adds new concern to Colts growing injury list

The Indianapolis Colts began Week 6 in another holding pattern

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Pittman Jr. - Could miss time with back injury Pittman is dealing with a back injury that could sideline him multiple weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Per Schefter, IR is a possibility for Pittman, who missed Wednesday's practice. If he indeed misses time, Josh Downs (toe) and Alec Pierce would be in line to lead the Colts' WR corps in his absence, with Adonai Mitchell and Ashton Dulin candidates for added snaps in that scenario.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - Absent Wednesday, as is Pittman Downs (toe) didn't participate in practice Wednesday.

Impact Downs picked up the toe injury in the Colts' Week 5 loss to Jacksonville, and it kept him off the practice field Wednesday. Michael Pittman (back) also didn't practice Wednesday. Both starting wide receivers will have two more opportunities to practice before the Colts publish their Week 6 injury report ahead of Sunday's road game in Tennessee.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trey Sermon - Misses Wednesday's practice Sermon (collarbone) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact The same applies to top RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle), who Sermon helped fill in for during Sunday's 37-34 loss to the Jaguars. The duo's status is thus worth tracking closely as this weekend's game against the Titans approaches, but for now Tyler Goodson is the top healthy back on the Colts' active roster, while Evan Hull and Trent Pennix are currently on the team's practice squad.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman Jr. - DNP due to back Wednesday Pittman (back) didn't participate in practice Wednesday.

Impact The Colts put out a lengthy injury report Wednesday that included Pittman and Josh Downs (toe; DNP) at wide receiver, as well as Jonathan Taylor (ankle; DNP) and Trey Sermon (collarbone; DNP) and quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique; LP). All of those players except Taylor and Richardson are new additions, so it wouldn't be surprising if Pittman and the others increased their practice participation as the week unfolds. Adding an injury to the mix is far from ideal from a fantasy perspective for Pittman considering he has a daunting Week 6 matchup against a stingy Titans secondary led by cornerback L'Jarius Sneed.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Richardson - Remains limited in practice Richardson (oblique) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Richardson was a limited participant all last week, with reports suggesting he didn't do much and didn't appear likely to play The Colts listed him as questionable on the Friday injury report, before downgrading him to doubtful and ultimately deeming him inactive. Richardson said Wednesday that he was never close to playing in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville, but he did manage a pre-game workout and now has a real shot to play this coming Sunday against the Titans, per Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star. Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Monday that Richardson will be the starting QB as soon as he's healthy, even though the offense has performed well under the guidance of veteran Joe Flacco.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Kelly - Cleared from injury Kelly (neck) was a full participant during practice Wednesday.

Impact Kelly has missed the Colts' last two games, but after logging a full practice Friday, he should be set to play Sunday against the Titans. With his return to play, Indianapolis will get back its starting center, moving Tanor Bortolini back to a depth role.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - Dealing with toe injury Downs injured his toe during Sunday's 37-34 loss to Jacksonville, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Downs either suffered the injury at the end of the game or was able to play through it, as he finished with nine catches for 69 yards on 12 targets and remained active into the fourth quarter. He's now absent at the start of Wednesday's practice as the Colts begin preparations for a matchup with the Titans this Sunday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Anthony Richardson - Set to practice Wednesday Richardson (oblique) is slated to practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Richardson was a limited practice participant last week prior to being deemed inactive for the Colts' Week 5 loss to the Jaguars, which was started by Joe Flacco. The team's upcoming injury report will reveal whether Richardson is able to upgrade his participation level, but either way, coach Shane Steichen confirmed Monday that Richardson will reclaim the team's starting QB role when he's healthy enough to play.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Richardson - Set to practice Wednesday Richardson (oblique) is slated to practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Richardson was listed as a limited practice participant all of last week prior to being deemed inactive ahead of the Colts' 37-34 loss to the Jaguars, with Joe Flacco picking up the start in his stead. The team's first Week 6 injury report will be released later Wednesday and will reveal whether Richardson is able to upgrade his participation level. In any case, head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Monday that Richardson will reclaim starting duties for the Colts once healthy enough to play, per James Boyd of The Athletic.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Taylor - Still not practicing Taylor (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taylor, who missed this past Sunday's 37-34 loss to the Jaguars, has two more chances to return to practice ahead of this weekend's game against the Titans. If the running back is forced to miss a second straight game, Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson would be in line to handle the Colts' Week 6 backfield duties.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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