Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart
- AFC South
- Stadium
- Lucas Oil Stadium
- Head Coach
- Jeff Saturday (Interim)
- Offensive Coordinator
- Defensive Coordinator
- Gus Bradley
- Special Teams Coach
- Bubba Ventrone
- Defensive Scheme
- 4-3
Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Monday Night Football versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. He did not practice this past week, so it's no surprise that he's expected to sit out the primetime clash. The 24-year-old has 25 catches for 249 yards this season and will likely be replaced by a combination of Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods. The Colts also announced that pass rusher Kwity Paye (ankle) has been downgraded to out. He has racked up 24 tackles and four sack through parts of seven games this season. Dayo Odeyingbo will likely see more snaps in his absence.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell is finally healthy and enjoying a career season. Averaging four catches on over five targets per game, Campbell has settled in as a reliable target for veteran quarterback Matt Ryan. His last four games with Ryan starting at quarterback have seen him have target totals of 11, 12, nine, and six. He's almost even with Michael Pittman Jr. in terms of volume and playing time, and he's nearly become an every week starter in PPR leagues. This week's matchup against the Steelers is a plus for Campbell, making him a solid, high-floor start.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan is coming off of a near-upset against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11. Despite not throwing a touchdown, the Colts were able to stick around until the very end. Things will likely be easier for Ryan this week against the Steelers' low-end secondary. Allowing the fourth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, the Steelers have become a targeted matchup for fantasy managers looking to stream matchups. Expect Ryan to bounce back this week as an interesting streaming option. While he isn't a QB1, he may be an option in superflex formats.
Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson has seen consistent playing time in his second year with the Colts. He's played behind Mo Alie-Cox all season, but has recently been narrowing the gap in snaps. The increased snap counts has led to little production, however, as he has only had two games this season with over 50 yards receiving. Averaging 2.3 receptions per game, Granson is a low-volume option for the Colts. Even with a thin tight end position in fantasy football, Granson isn't a recommended play unless he begins to play above Alie-Cox consistently.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has consistently operated as the third wideout for the Colts, working behind both Michael Pittman Jr. and Parris Campbell. However, he did see his second-highest target total last week against the Philadelphia Eagles with eight. With the Colts passing attack seemingly always operating at a high-volume level, Pierce should maintain his floor of a few targets a game. With an easier matchup against the Steelers, he does have slightly higher upside this week. Consider Pierce a risk/reward WR4 in Week 12.
