Matt Ryan Fantasy

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan is a healthy scratch for the Week 17 matchup against the New York Giants. The veteran quarterback won't even be active as Sam Ehlinger will serve as the backup to Nick Foles. For some reason, head coach Jeff Saturday continues to ride with Foles after he threw three interceptions last week. The Colts aren't playing for anything, but pride this weekend. The Giants defense is looking like a strong streaming option with Foles under center on Sunday.

Jan. 1st • 11:58 AM

The Athletic's Zak Keefer writes that it's unlikely Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan will play again this year after being benched for Nick Foles in Week 16 for the Monday night matchup versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Ryan has gone from the team's unquestioned starter, to being benched, then back to being the starter, and now he's third on the QB depth chart behind Foles and Sam Ehlinger. If the Colts choose to release him after the year, he'll count $18 million against the salary cap in 2023. If Ryan stays, he'll count $35 million against the cap. The 37-year-old and the Colts blew a 33-point lead in Week 15 to the Minnesota Vikings, eliminating them from playoff contention. It hasn't been all Ryan's fault in 2022, but he struggled mightily with a 67 percent completion rate, 3,057 yards, 14 touchdowns and a league-high 13 interceptions in 12 starts.

Dec. 23rd • 3:15 PM

The Indianapolis Colts are benching quarterback Matt Ryan in favor of Nick Foles for the Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, according to a source. After blowing a historic 33-point lead in the loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday, interim head coach Jeff Saturday has seen enough of the veteran Ryan. The 37-year-old didn't do anything to impress in Week 15, throwing for only 182 yards and one touchdown in the overtime loss. Foles played two offensive snaps in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars but didn't attempt a pass. The 33-year-old will get his first start of 2022 as the Colts look to bounce back from a devastating loss. He'll be nothing more than a desperation low-end QB2 for fantasy managers, and the Chargers defensive unit will become a bit more attractive as a streaming option this week.

Dec. 21st • 12:09 PM