INDIANAPOLIS COLTS NEWS

Jonathan Taylor - Workhorse role in Week 3 win Taylor carried 21 times for 71 yards and brought in three of five targets for 20 yards in the Colts' 20-17 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Taylor was frequently stymied by a tough Chiefs front, with his longest run of the day going for a modest 13 yards. Taylor's involvement in the passing game was a nice bonus, however, and the star back now has 13 targets through three games. The 2020 second-round pick now has two straight sub-100-yard games, but he looks as explosive as last season and draws a very favorable statistical matchup against the Titans' suspect run defense in a Week 4 home divisional clash.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Ryan - Bounces back in Week 3 win Ryan completed 27 of 37 passes for 222 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Colts' 20-17 win over the Chiefs on Sunday. He also rushed three times for four yards a...

Impact Ryan finished with solid numbers overall while leading the Colts to their first win of the season, but he continued to display an alarming penchant for turnovers when taking hits. Ryan has now fumbled seven times through three games, making him fortunate to have only lost two. Ryan did show some encouraging chemistry with rookie tight end Jelani Woods, who he hit for both touchdowns, and clearly benefited from the returns of Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce, who he hit for 11 of his completions and 133 receiving yards on 14 targets. Ryan will aim for better ball security and continued target diversification in a Week 4 home divisional clash against the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan drives Colts to 1st win with 20-17 comeback vs Chiefs

Matt Ryan threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to rookie Jelani Woods with 24 seconds left to give the Indianapolis Colts a 20-17 comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Julian Blackmon - Won't return against Kansas City Blackmon (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Impact Blackmon departed during the first half of Sunday's contest against Kansas City with an ankle injury, and he'll now be sidelined for the remainder of the day. Rodney Thomas should continue filling in for the 187-pounder until he's cleared to play. Blackmon's next opportunity to take the field comes next Sunday against the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stephon Gilmore - Forced out Sunday Gilmore (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports

Impact Gilmore was seen running to the Colts' locker room after exiting with a hamstring issue in the first half against Kansas City, James Palmer of NFL Network reports. In the 32-year-old's absence Brandon Facyson and Isaiah Rodgers will need to step up against the Chiefs' potent passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Blackmon - Questionable to return Sunday Blackmon (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Charlie Clifford of WISH-TV reports.

Impact Blackmon attempted to sprint on the sidelines after he left Sunday's game against Kansas City, but he pulled up quickly, per Clifford. Rodney Thomas should take on an expanded role for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, per Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Ngakoue - Playing Sunday Ngakoue (back) is active Sunday against the Chiefs.

Impact Ngakoue logged a limited practice Friday after missing Thursday. The seven-year-pro should start on the edge for the Colts, and will look to keep the pressure on Patrick Mahomes on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dezmon Patmon - Sitting Sunday Patmon (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Chiefs.

Impact Patmon was active for the Colts' loss to the Jaguars last Sunday, but with Michael Pittman (quadriceps) and Alec Pierce (concussion) set to return, Patmon will find himself on the sidelines. He'll work to earn a chance to be active in Week 4 against the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chase McLaughlin - Called up again McLaughlin was elevated to the active roster Saturday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Impact McLaughlin was elevated for a second consecutive week. The veteran didn't attempt any kicks in what was a blowout Week 2 loss. There should be more opportunities this week against the Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Ngakoue - Questionable for Week 3 Ngakoue (back) was limited at practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Kansas City, JJ Stankevitz of Colts.com reports.

Impact The injury kept Ngakoue out of practice entirely Thursday, so at least he appears to be trending in the right direction. If he's not able to suit up Sunday though, the Colts will likely lean on Tyquan Lewis for most of the reps at defensive end across from Kwity Paye.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shaquille Leonard - Sitting out again Sunday Coach Frank Reich ruled out Leonard (back) for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Leonard continues to work his way back from June back surgery, but his season debut will be delayed to Week 4 against the Titans, at the earliest. Reich told George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin on Friday that Leonard had a "really good week" of prep and has made "incremental" progress in his recovery, but he's not quite ready for game action. Zaire Franklin and, to a lesser extent, E.J. Speed will continue to be beneficiaries of Leonard's absence.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman Jr. - Ready to return Sunday Coach Frank Reich said Friday that Pittman (quadriceps) is "ready to go" ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Pittman was unable to play Week 2 due to a quadriceps injury, but after managing limited sessions both Wednesday and Thursday this week, he's been cleared to return to action. He'll thus serve as the Colts' top receiving option for quarterback Matt Ryan on Sunday, looking to build on a 9-121-1 line on 13 targets from the season opener.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bernhard Raimann - Unavailable for Week 3 Raimann (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Chiefs, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Raimann is dealing with an ankle issue and will miss the Colts' Week 3 game against the Chiefs. The rookie has opened the season as the top reserve option behind Matt Pryor at left tackle.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Pierce - Past concussion, will play Sunday Pierce cleared the concussion protocol Thursday and will be available for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Pierce picked up the head injury Week 1, when he played 51 percent of the Colts' offensive snaps but was unable to haul in either of his targets. The rookie second-round pick will miss just one game as a result of the injury, and he'll set his sights on his first reception as a pro this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Michael Pittman Jr. - Still limited Pittman (quadriceps) remained limited at practice Thursday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Both Pittman and Alec Pierce (concussion/full practice) missed this past Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Jaguars, but the duo could be available this weekend against the Chiefs. While Pittman declined to comment on his quad injury Thursday, back-to-back limited sessions on his part are encouraging. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Indy's top wideout approaches Week 3 action with an injury designation or fully cleared to return.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colts face daunting challenge in rebound attempt vs. Chiefs

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Shaquille Leonard - Still uncertain for Sunday Leonard (back) won't know if he'll play in Week 3 until after practice Thursday or Friday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Leonard underwent back surgery in June and still hasn't fully recovered from the procedure. The Pro-Bowl linebacker has shifted between a full and limited participant in practice over the past couple of weeks, but he still hasn't played this season. If he can suit up Week 3 against the Chiefs, it'd be a major boon for the Colts defense. However, if he were to miss another week, Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed will continue to see increased snaps on defense.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds: How sharp bettors are playing Packers-Bucs, Week 3 games

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • FOX SPORTS