TREY SERMON NEWS

Opportunities remain sparse Sermon saw five snaps on offense during the Colts' 25-24 win over the Patriots on Sunday, but he didn't receive a carry or target.

Impact Sermon continues to see little opportunity in a backfield dominated by Jonathan Taylor. The Ohio State product hasn't had a carry since Week 9, or a target in either of the team's last two contests. However, he was involved in the return game and had a 23-yard kick return Sunday. Indianapolis has a Week 14 bye, but Sermon will be back on the field in Week 15 against Denver, but with likely limited opportunities, unless Taylor suffers an injury.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Limited opportunity in loss Sermon saw just two snaps on offense and five on special teams in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.

Impact Sermon rarely saw the field as Jonathan Taylor played 96 percent of the Colts' offensive snaps, leaving little to no opportunities for the rest of the team's backfield. It was the first time since Week 1 that Sermon didn't get at least a target or carry.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sparse playing time in win Sermon had one reception for three yards on his only target and did not have a carry in Sunday's win at the Jets.

Impact He played just five snaps on offense as Jonathan Taylor played on 63 of the offense's 70 snaps. Sermon did play more snaps than Tyler Goodson (two snaps) but it may be Goodson that has more of a role as a pass catcher if the Colts fall far behind. Either way, neither Sermon or Goodson currently has much of a role if Taylor is fully healthy.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Plays just two snaps in loss Sermon did not have a carry but had one reception for four yards in Sunday's loss to Buffalo. He played just two snaps on offense.

Impact Sermon has fallen behind Tyler Goodson in the competition for playing time behind Jonathan Taylor. However, Goodson played just nine snaps as Taylor played on 84% of the offense's snaps and was on the field late in the game despite the Colts falling far behind. Both trends don't bode well for Sermon's usage when all three backs are healthy.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role against Minnesota Sermon rushed twice for four yards and caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Sermon played just 14 of the Colts' 54 offensive snaps Sunday, behind starter Jonathan Taylor (39) and Tyler Goodson (1). The 25-year-old operated in a minimal role as the Colts' No. 2 running back, and he should continue to see limited opportunities as long as Taylor can stay healthy. Sermon and the Colts will host the Bills in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Week 9 Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin, Michael Pittman Jr., Trey Sermon, Kylen Granson and Kenny Moore II Zaire Franklin, Michael Pittman Jr., Trey Sermon, Kylen Granson and Kenny Moore II meet with the media as the Colts prepare to face the Minn...

OCTOBER 30 • COLTS.COM

Back to limited role on offense Sermon had one reception for 14 yards and no carries in Sunday's loss at Houston.

Impact With the return of Jonathan Taylor from an ankle injury, Sermon moved to a limited backup role. He played on just 10 of the offense's 64 snaps while Taylor played on 52 snaps and Tyler Goodson played on two snaps. Sermon will likely have a minimal role while Taylor is healthy.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back to limited role on offense Sermon had one reception for 14 yards and no carries in Sunday's loss at Houston.

Impact With the return of Jonathan Taylor from an ankle injury, Sermon moved to a limited backup role. He played on just 10 of the offense's 64 snaps while Taylor played on 52 snaps and Tyler Goodson played on two snaps. Sermon will likely have a minimal role while Taylor is healthy.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Talk: Trey Sermon, Grover Stewart and Tyler Goodson, Colts vs. Dolphins postgame Trey Sermon, Grover Stewart and Tyler Goodson speak with the media following the Colts' win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 7.

OCTOBER 20 • COLTS.COM

Takes back seat Sunday Sermon carried the ball eight times for 36 yards and caught his only target for 13 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.

Impact With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) still sidelined, Sermon got the start in the Colts' backfield but surprisingly played second fiddle to Tyler Goodson -- Goodson saw 14 carries and turned them into 51 yards and his first career TD. Taylor could be back in Week 8 against the Texans, but if he's not ready to go, coach Shane Steichen might decide to ride the hot hand between Sermon and Goodson again, making both backs volatile fantasy options.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday Sermon (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Sermon has benefited the last two contests with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) sidelined, at least in terms of touches (34 in all), but his efficiency has been lacking to the tune of 2.4 yards per carry and 4.2 yards per catch. Sermon also tended to first a collarbone injury during Week 6 prep and then a knee issue this week, but he was able to increase his activity level from none Wednesday to some Thursday before Friday's full practice. With Taylor out again Sunday, Sermon seems to be the top candidate to pace the Colts backfield, but Tyler Goodson has been far more productive during Taylor's absence, turning 20 touches into 122 yards from scrimmage. Indianapolis also has Evan Hull on the active roster and Salvon Ahmed and Trent Pennix on the practice squad, but the trio have combined for no snaps in any facet this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Thursday Sermon (knee) returned to a limited practice Thursday.

Impact After missing Wednesday's session, Sermon's return to the field -- albeit in a limited capacity -- a day later has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. If Sermon is able to practice fully Friday, he could head into the weekend without an injury designation, with his Week 7 status of particular import due to Jonathan Taylor's (ankle) continued absence from practice.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Sermon (knee) returned to practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sermon missed Wednesday's session, but his return to the field one day later bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Dolphins. With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) still sidelined Thursday, Sermon appears to be in a position to continue to see an expanded workload this weekend, provided his knee issue doesn't affect his Week 7 availability.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing to start week Sermon (knee) isn't practicing Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Neither is Jonathan Taylor, whose absence the past two weeks due to an ankle injury allowed Sermon to make back-to-back starts and take 16 and 18 touches. Sermon apparently came out of Sunday's 20-17 win over the Titans with a knee injury, although he was still getting carries up until the final minute of the game. He's averaging just 2.6 YPC as the starter 2.5 for the season, perhaps opening the door for Tyler Goodson to get more carries if Taylor is out for another week. Goodson could really be busy if both Taylor and Sermon end up missing Sunday's game against Miami.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Contending with knee issue Sermon is dealing with a knee injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact With top back Jonathan Taylor having missed time with an ankle injury and Sermon now contending with an ankle issue, the Colts signed Salvon Ahmed to their practice squad Wednesday, bolstering the depth of a backfield that also includes Tyler Goodson and Evan Hull. The team's upcoming practice report will provide added context with regard to Taylor and Sermon's Week 7 status by clarifying their participation level.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles for yardage Sunday Sermon rushed 18 times for 29 yards and wasn't targeted in the Colts' 20-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

Impact Sermon scuffled his way to a meager 1.6 yards per carry, and 11 of his yards actually came on one of his attempts. The journeyman back was outperformed by Tyler Goodson, who rode a game-long 33-yard run on the way to an average of 6.4 yards per carry on eight attempts. Neither back figures to have much fantasy relevance if Jonathan Taylor is able to return from his ankle injury in Week 7 against the Dolphins; however, if the latter misses at least one more game, Goodson may have earned himself a larger role at Sermon's expense.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Week 6 lead role Sermon is poised to lead the Colts' backfield Sunday against the Titans, as Jonathan Taylor (ankle) was ruled out Friday.

Impact Taylor will miss a second consecutive game. In Taylor's absence against the Jaguars in Week 5, Sermon racked up 63 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 10 carries and six catches. Sermon's 16 touches were double the total that Tyler Goodson saw in the Colts backfield, and they could be headed for a similar distribution against Tennessee.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 16 touches, TD in spot start Sermon rushed 10 times for 38 yards and a touchdown and brought in all six targets for 25 yards in the Colts' 37-34 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Sermon drew the start with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) sidelined, but he saw limited work on the ground partly due to game script. Additionally, the fourth-year back found running room at a premium on most of his carries, as 17 of his yards came on a single tote. Sermon did punch in a one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to round out his fantasy day, and his strong work as a pass catcher led to him finishing second in receptions on the day for Indianapolis. If Taylor is unable to return to health ahead of a Week 6 road matchup against the Titans, Sermon figures to draw a second consecutive start in his teammate's stead.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 16 touches, TD in spot start Sermon rushed 10 times for 38 yards and a touchdown and brought in all six targets for 25 yards in the Colts' 37-34 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Sermon drew the start with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) sidelined, but he saw limited work on the ground partly due to game script. Additionally, the fourth-year back found running room at a premium on most of his carries, as 17 of his yards came on a single tote. Sermon did punch in a one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to round out his fantasy day, and his strong work as a pass catcher led to him finishing second in receptions on the day for Indianapolis. If Taylor is unable to return to health ahead of a Week 6 road matchup against the Titans, Sermon figures to draw a second consecutive start in his teammate's stead.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Trey Sermon rushes for a 1-yard touchdown vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Trey Sermon rushes for a 1-yard touchdown vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

OCTOBER 6 • COLTS.COM

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OCTOBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Stage set to start Week 5 Sermon appears primed to start Sunday's divisional matchup against the Jaguars with Colts head coach Shane Steichen having announced Friday that Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is ruled ou...

Impact Sermon, who rushed five times for eight yards during Indianapolis' win over the Steelers in Week 4, looks positioned for a significant workload as the Colts' top backfield option heading into a road matchup against Jacksonville. Tyler Goodson will also be a candidate to mix in, but he's only handled one touch on offense in three appearances this season, a two-yard catch against Green Bay in Week 2. Sermon, meanwhile, boasts the stature and skillset of a three-down back, and Indianapolis deployed him to the tune of 17 carries for 88 yards in Week 15 of last season, with Taylor also sidelined.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE