Zach Pascal Fantasy

ESPN's Mike Wells believes the Indianapolis Colts should let impending free-agent wide receiver Zach Pascal walk in free agency this offseason. Pascal finished the 2021 season with 38 catches for 384 yards and three touchdowns, a disappointment given how much receiving help the Colts needed this year. The 27-year-old was coming off back-to-back seasons with 40-plus receptions and 600-plus yards, so his numbers in 2021 left a lot to be desired over 16 games. Pascal found the end zone just three times as well after scoring a total of 10 times in 2019 and 2020. Whether he sticks around in Indianapolis in 2022 could depend on whether T.Y. Hilton retires or re-signs with the team. But if quarterback Carson Wentz remains the starter in 2022 and Pascal re-signs, he won't have much fantasy upside in Indy.

Jan. 22nd • 12:40 PM

The Indianapolis Colts activated wide receiver Zach Pascal, linebacker Darius Leonard, and safety Khari Willis from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday. After testing positive for the virus on Christmas, Pascal and Leonard missed Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals. Pascal will return and is expected to serve as the Colts WR3 behind Michael Pittman Jr. and T.Y. Hilton. The 27-year-old has caught 36 passes for 369 yards and three touchdowns over 14 games in 2021. Pascal is a low-end WR5 but is mainly a deep-league option in Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Leonard is an IDP stud after racking up 107 tackles, three interceptions, and six forced fumbles over 14 games in 2021. The 26-year-old's presence significantly boosts the Colts defense, and Leonard becomes a must-start in IDP leagues in Week 17 versus the Raiders.

Dec. 30th • 9:35 AM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal caught a 23-yard reception during a 27-17 Week 15 win over the New England Patriots. Pascal caught a great throw from Carson Wentz that ended up being the biggest pass play for the Colts on Saturday night, leaving Pascal as the wideout with the most receiving yards. As long as Jonathan Taylor is healthy, head coach Frank Reich will likely continue dialing up 30 to 40 run plays per game to tap into their strengths while limiting possession time for the opponent. Pascal is a low-end WR4 who should only be started in full-PPR leagues as an emergency pivot against Arizona in Week 16.

Dec. 19th • 8:35 AM