Deon Cain Quiet in Preseason Debut

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deon Cain effectively took a redshirt during his first NFL season after he tore his ACL during training camp. During this year's training camp, he's been receiving glowing reviews from everyone on the team's staff. On Thursday, he made his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills in preseason action with a […]

Andrew Luck Increasing Practice Work

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (calf) has been held out of practice for the last few days. That remained true on Tuesday, however, head coach Frank Reich stated after practice that Luck has been increasing the difficulty of the work he had been doing outside of practice. They're holding him out as a precaution for […]

Deon Cain to Play Against Buffalo Bills

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deon Cain (ACL), who missed all of last season after he tore his ACL in training camp, is expected to make his Colts debut on Thursday during the team's first preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. This will be his first live-game action in over a year. He's been receiving positive […]

Parris Campbell Misses Practice Monday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell came in with a ton of hype thanks to his size and athleticism. On Monday afternoon, Campbell missed the team's practice again. That made six practices in a row that the rookie has missed. He figures to be no more than the third wide receiver in this offense with […]

Jack Doyle Making Progress from Injury

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (Oblique) has been held out practices during training camp. After Saturday's session though, he told reports that he is making progress and should be ready in time for the regular season. After missing 10 games last season, Doyle will be looking to bounce back. This injury is separate from […]

Andrew Luck Remains Out of Practice

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (calf) remained out of practice on Saturday. After head coach Frank Reich announced that Luck would miss the team's first preseason game, the hope was that Luck could at least get on the field for some work. He remains out with backup quarterback taking the first team reps. Luck has […]

Spencer Ware Placed on PUP List

Indianapolis Colts running back Spencer Ware was expected to fight for the third or fourth running back spot, but, after struggling with an injury throughout training camp, the Colts placed him on the Reserved/Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday. He wasn't guaranteed a roster spot behind starter Marlon Mack and backups Nyheim Hines and […]

Eric Ebron, Jack Doyle Miss Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts tight ends Eric Ebron and Jack Doyle were both out of practice on Thursday morning. Some other veterans on the roster were given today off as a planned maintenance day, but that wasn't the announcement with Ebron or Doyle, although that could be the unofficial plan with Friday being a day off. Doyle […]

Andrew Luck Should be Ready for Week 1

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (calf) is being held out of practice and the team's first preseason game. However, he said on Tuesday that he doesn't expect the injury to hold him out of any regular season play. The team's medical staff is being cautious with the injury to avoid making the issue worse during […]

Andrew Luck Will Miss Preseason Opener

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (calf) has missed multiple practices since the start of training camp, and, after practice on Tuesday, head coach Frank Reich stated that they'll be holding Luck out of the team's first preseason game and practices until then. Luck has been dealing with this injury for a couple of months now, […]

Andrew Luck Misses Practice on Tuesday

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is missing Tuesday's practice with a calf injury that has been lingering since the start of training camp. It's the second practice in four days that he's missed. Coming into camp, there was concern about this injury hindering his ability to practice, but he was expected to be ready. There […]

Chester Rogers Still Leading for WR3 Spot

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Chester Rogers doesn't have the draft pedigree or athleticism talents of rookie wideout Parris Campbell. However, early on in camp, he still holds the edge over him for the third wide receiver spot. In that position last year, he put together his best year yet with 53 catches for 485 yards. […]

ADP Showdown - Odell Beckham vs Antonio Brown

Picture this, it's the beginning of September and you've just started your 2019 fantasy football draft. It's the middle of the second round, and you're looking to target a wide receiver. Two players you can look to find there are Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns and Antonio Brown of the Oakland Raiders. These […]

Devin Funchess Deals With Cramps During Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Devin Funchess was carted off of the field during Sunday's training camp session. He was able to walk to the cart under his own power, but he was carted to the back. It ended up being just cramps, which makes sense due to the high level of heat. It will be […]

Parris Campbell Receiving Great Reviews in Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell was showing out during Sunday's training camp session. He has a combination of size and speed that has been impressing coaches and media alike. His ability to separate and make plays are what the team has been looking for in the third wide receiver slot. He'll continue to work […]

Jack Doyle Practices in Full on Day 1

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle was expected to be limited to start training camp. On the first day though, he was a full participant for the Colts. Doyle was projected to be the starter and a legitimate TE1 last season before he went down with an injury. After a full offseason to recover, he's […]

Deon Cain Showing Out Well Early in Camp

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deon Cain suffered a torn ACL during training camp last season. Through the first couple days of the 2019 camp, he's been getting positive reviews. GM Chris Ballard singled him out saying that he's grown a lot over the last year, and the former sixth-round pick should have the opportunity to […]

Jack Doyle Will Be Limited to Start Camp

Indianapolis Colts' tight end Jack Doyle deal with a hip injury that cost over half of last season, as he ended up playing just six games in 2018. He'll be looking to bounce back to be a major weapon for quarterback Andrew Luck. With training camp kicking off, he's expected to be limited for the […]

Buying James Conner as a First-Rounder

Last season, the biggest debate in fantasy football heading into drafts was whether or not running back Le'Veon Bell was worthy of the first overall pick, let alone a first-round draft pick. As we now know, he sat out the entire season, and his backup running back James Conner went on to be an elite […]

T.Y. Hilton Could Lead NFL In Receiving Yards

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton led the NFL in receiving yards during the 2016 season. His downfield speed pairs perfectly with quarterback Andrew Luck's deep accuracy. He uses his speed to beat corners, and it allows him to excel after the catch like few other receivers are able to. The oddsmakers in Las Vegas […]

Devin Funchess Shows Opportunity For Value

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Devin Funchess has struggled with consistency thus far in his young career. During the portions of mini-camp we've seen thus far, he's been working as the number two wide receiver next to fellow wideout T.Y. Hilton. Rookie Parris Campbell has done more to take targets away from running back Nyheim Hines […]

Justin Houston Elevating Indianapolis Colts' Defense

Indianapolis Colts' EDGE rusher Justin Houston brings a veteran presence to the team's defense that they haven't had since the prime years of defensive end Robert Mathis. Houston has totaled 78.5 sacks in his career, and he's the second-most experienced player on the team's roster. His pass-rushing ability makes life easier on the back end […]

Andrew Luck Could Be QB1 in 2019

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck had a monster year in his return from injury in 2018. He finished top 5 in yardage and touchdowns, and he was the least sacked quarterback in the NFL. He was projected to lead the NFL in touchdowns for the upcoming season with a mark of 44. That would beat […]

Eric Ebron Can Be A TE1 Again In 2019

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron had the best season of his career last year. He hauled in 13 receiving touchdowns, and he ran for one more. In 2019, he looks poised to build on that performance. He has the size and speed to create a mismatch no matter who is guarding him. Quarterback Andrew […]

Dynasty Startup ADP Arbitrage - Christian Kirk or N'Keal Harry?

The NFL draft is completed, and, as the offseason continues to wind, dynasty drafts are slowly taking place. The wide receiver position has steadily risen in prominence in recent years as the game has taken more of a wide-open approach. While there are the clear top guys at the position when you move your way […]

Rookie Draft ADP Arbitrage - DK Metcalf vs Mecole Hardman

If you were hoping to grab an elite rookie running back like New York Giants' running back Saquon Barkley last year, there aren't a ton of options. On the flip side, if you're in the market for a wide receiver, there are a number of great young options including D.K. Metcalf of the Seattle Seahawks […]

Sophomore Slump - Rookies Who Will Underperform in 2019

The NFL had a number of rookies that performed well last year. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley totaled over 2,000 yards from scrimmage. Multiple wide receivers become fixtures in their team's offenses. There were even some rookie tight ends that were able to make some noise for their respective teams. However, it's unlikely […]

Mock Draft Recap - Early ADP Reaches/Busts/Fallers

The Rotoballer crew recently finished up an early mock draft. As with every draft, there are going to be instances of guys going too early or too late. This is all about those guys that we got a little too overzealous on when we grabbed them. You could have got them in the next round […]

Rookie Spotlight - Marquise Brown

With the 25th pick in the 2019 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens select Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown. Brown immediately threatens to be the best wide receiver on the roster. The Ravens' identity has remained unchanged since they started in 1996. They take the ball to the ground to pound you into submission, and […]

Rookie Spotlight - Noah Fant

After trading back in the first round with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Denver Broncos used the 20th pick to grab Iowa tight end Noah Fant. Fant was arguably the number one or two tight end on the board depending coming into the draft depending on who you talked to. For fantasy purposes, he should be […]