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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Indianapolis Colts 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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Below you will find our 2023 fantasy football projections for the Indianapolis Colts.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Anthony Richardson475.82853354.418.5614.51119690.24.64276.26
Gardner Minshew44.227.53161.990.997.920.50.1621.63

Anthony Richardson: Indianapolis was arguably the ideal landing spot for Richardson. After all, new coach Shane Steichen tailored Philadelphia's offense to best suit the skill set of Jalen Hurts. Ups and downs should be expected for Richardson, but his elite athletic profile gives him enormous rushing upside from the start.

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Jonathan Taylor148.7691.54.6120.6154.20.8127.33
Zack Moss107.7473.92.5815.3121.10.686.23
Deon Jackson76.93231.6516.4128.50.767.45
Evan Hull41.5178.50.914.738.50.230.71

Jonathan Taylor: There is a lot of uncertainty with Taylor heading into 2023, but one thing is certain — he will miss a minimum of four games. Even though the self-imposed deadline to find a trade partner has passed, will he be dealt at some point before the official trade deadline (Oct. 31st at 4 p.m. ET)? If he's not traded, is he really physically unable to perform? Can we count on Jim Irsay to not make a bad situation even worse (again) over the next four-plus weeks, even though GM Chris Ballard says that "relationships are repairable"? Will he pull a Le'Veon Bell if he's still a Colt after Oct. 31st? If he plays and gets banged up, will he shut it down? On the other hand, if we knew that he'd only miss four games, he'd be a top 10 fantasy running back from Week 5 on.

Zack Moss: Given the current tension between Taylor and the team, it potentially opens up significant opportunities for the team's other backs even beyond Week 4. Moss should be the team's top non-J.T. back (based on the current roster) when he's healthy, but he's been out with a broken arm. It's unclear if he'll be available for Week 1, but Shane Steichen says Moss is "trending in the right direction."

Deon Jackson: Jackson had five games with double-digit touches in 2022 including one with double-digit carries (12) and double-digit receptions (10) in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Taylor (PUP) out and the uncertain status for Moss, Jackson could be in line for a sizable Week 1 role against the Jaguars.

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Michael Pittman Jr.72.8926.85.14.437.40.18164.5
Alec Pierce47.5666.23.5000111.37
Josh Downs40.9506.52.800087.9
Isaiah McKenzie27.53231.96.736.20.3463.11

Michael Pittman Jr.: Pittman set a career high in receptions (99) while averaging a career low in Y/R (9.3) in 2022. While he should lead the receiving corps across the board, fantasy managers should expect some week-to-week inconsistency from Pittman as his rookie quarterback adjusts to the NFL.

Alec Pierce: As noted with Pittman, the offense (and passing game in particular) will likely go through some growing pains, and week-to-week inconsistency is reasonable to expect from Indy's pass catchers. That said, the former second-round pick has the potential to build upon last year's solid rookie numbers (41/593/2, 14.5 Y/R). Both Pierce and Anthony Richardson's strengths align in the vertical passing game, which makes Pierce an intriguing late-round stack with Richardson in best ball formats.

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Jelani Woods33.4407.42.500072.44
Kylen Granson13152.30.900027.13
Mo Alie-Cox12146.80.900026.08
Will Mallory6.778.90.500014.24
Andrew Ogletree1.620.20.10003.42

Jelani Woods: Woods (hamstring) will unfortunately begin the season on IR, which means he'll miss at least the first four games of the season. An outstanding athlete (4.61 40-yard dash) at his size (6-7, 259), he had some sleeper appeal in an offense that would have likely spread tight end snaps and targets around less than recent coaching staffs. I still expect him to lead the tight end group once he's able to return, but he's best left on the waiver wire in fantasy drafts.

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Sunday, August 20, 2023

Indianapolis Colts 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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Below you will find our 2023 fantasy football projections for the Indianapolis Colts.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Anthony Richardson475.8284.53330.618.3214.51119690.24.64274.34
Gardner Minshew44.227.53161.990.997.920.50.1621.63

Anthony Richardson: Indianapolis was arguably the ideal landing spot for Richardson. After all, new coach Shane Steichen tailored Philadelphia's offense to best suit the skill set of Jalen Hurts. Ups and downs should be expected for Richardson, but his elite athletic profile gives him enormous rushing upside from the start.

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Jonathan Taylor230.71072.87.1530.9238.91.1196.12
Zack Moss70.5310.21.6910.3820.456.91
Deon Jackson56.4236.91.2115116.70.653.72
Evan Hull15.466.20.343.427.30.214.29

Jonathan Taylor: When healthy and happy, Taylor has RB1 overall upside. After all, he's just two seasons removed from finishing as fantasy football's RB1. Beyond what he can do on the football field, however, it's been a summer full of concerns — requesting a trade, leaving and returning to camp (multiple times), PUP list, etc. Another concern is the potential for Anthony Richardson to steal carries from Taylor, who also may see fewer checkdowns if Richardson tucks it and runs when plays break down.

Zack Moss: Given the current tension between Taylor and the team, it potentially opens up significant opportunities for the team's other backs. Moss should be the team's RB2 (RB1 if Taylor misses time) when he's healthy, but he's currently out with a broken arm. His timetable puts his return close to Week 1.

Deon Jackson: Jackson had five games with double-digit touches in 2022 including one with double-digit carries (12) and double-digit receptions (10) in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. There is a non-zero chance that Jackson has a sizable Week 1 role against the Jaguars, given the uncertainty currently surrounding Taylor and Moss.

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Michael Pittman Jr.72.7920.85.14.437.40.18163.85
Alec Pierce47.4661.93.5000110.89
Josh Downs34.6426.72.400074.37
Isaiah McKenzie21.22481.56.736.20.3450.06
Breshad Perriman343.80.20007.08

Michael Pittman Jr.: Pittman set a career high in receptions (99) while averaging a career low in Y/R (9.3) in 2022. While he should lead the receiving corps across the board, fantasy managers should expect some week-to-week inconsistency from Pittman as his rookie quarterback adjusts to the NFL.

Alec Pierce: As noted with Pittman, the offense (and passing game in particular) will likely go through some growing pains, and week-to-week inconsistency is reasonable to expect from Indy's pass catchers. That said, the former second-round pick has the potential to build upon last year's solid rookie numbers (41/593/2, 14.5 Y/R). Both Pierce and Anthony Richardson's strengths align in the vertical passing game, which makes Pierce an intriguing late-round stack with Richardson in best ball formats.

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Jelani Woods39.6477.72.900084.97
Kylen Granson12.9151.30.900026.98
Mo Alie-Cox12145.90.900025.99
Will Mallory5.158.30.400010.78

Jelani Woods: Woods is an outstanding athlete (4.61 40-yard dash) for someone his size (6-7, 259) and he heads into his second season with some sleeper appeal. Shane Steichen is less likely to spread tight end snaps around the way that Frank Reich has in the past, and Woods should be the biggest benefactor. As the IndyStar notes, "Woods is the only Indianapolis tight end who's shown he has the athleticism to stretch the field the way [Dallas] Goedert can."

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Saturday, August 5, 2023

Indianapolis Colts 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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Below you will find our 2023 fantasy football projections for the Indianapolis Colts.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Anthony Richardson438261.93044.115.9913.36119690.24.46254.78
Gardner Minshew71.344.4509.83.211.69.123.70.1833.48

Anthony Richardson: Indianapolis was arguably the ideal landing spot for Richardson. After all, new coach Shane Steichen tailored Philadelphia's offense to best suit the skill set of Jalen Hurts. Ups and downs should be expected for Richardson, but his elite athletic profile gives him enormous rushing upside from the start. Given his built-in familiarity with the offense, however, it's possible that Gardner Minshew starts Week 1 before Richardson is eased in, but it looks like Richardson will be the starter.

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Jonathan Taylor253.61204.67.9931.72471.1215.55
Zack Moss60.8267.51.469.876.40.450.45
Deon Jackson49.2206.61.0614.4110.20.648.84
Evan Hull12.955.50.283.426.70.212.8

Jonathan Taylor: Taylor is one season removed from finishing as fantasy football's overall RB1, but he's also just one week removed from requesting a trade. Another (and more minor) concern is the potential for Anthony Richardson to steal carries from Taylor, who may also see fewer checkdowns if Richardson tucks it and runs when plays break down.

Zack Moss: Taylor's recent trade request makes both Moss and Deon Jackson immediately more fantasy-relevant, although it seems unlikely that the Colts will honor that request. That said, Moss is out for the next 4-6 weeks following surgery after recently breaking his arm. The six-week timetable puts his Week 1 status into question.

Deon Jackson: Jackson had five games with double-digit touches in 2022 including one with double-digit carries (12) and double-digit receptions (10) in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While Moss most likely settles in as the RB2 behind Taylor, Moss is out 4-6 weeks and that timetable puts Moss's status for the season opener against the Jags into question.

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Michael Pittman Jr.70.6888.54.84.437.40.18157.77
Alec Pierce45.2627.33.2000104.53
Josh Downs34415.82.300072.38
Isaiah McKenzie20.8241.71.46.736.20.3448.63
Ashton Dulin3.746.20.21.813.10.079.4
Breshad Perriman2.942.60.20006.91

Michael Pittman Jr.: Pittman set a career high in receptions (99) while averaging a career low in Y/R (9.3) in 2022. While he should lead the receiving corps across the board, fantasy managers should expect some week-to-week inconsistency from Pittman as his rookie quarterback adjusts to the NFL.

Alec Pierce: As noted with Pittman, the offense (and passing game in particular) will likely go through some growing pains, and week-to-week inconsistency is reasonable to expect from Indy's pass catchers. That said, the former second-round pick has potential to build upon last year's solid rookie numbers (41/593/2, 14.5 Y/R). Both Pierce and Anthony Richardson's strengths are in the vertical passing game, which makes Pierce an intriguing late-round stack with Richardson in best ball formats.

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Jelani Woods38.1456.72.700080.92
Kylen Granson13.5156.40.900027.79
Mo Alie-Cox12.4149.30.900026.53
Will Mallory5.869.30.400012.23

Jelani Woods: Woods is an outstanding athlete (4.61 40-yard dash) for someone his size (6-7, 259) and he heads into his second season with some sleeper appeal. Shane Steichen is less likely to spread tight end snaps around the way that Frank Reich has in the past, and Woods could be the biggest benefactor. As the IndyStar notes, "Woods is the only Indianapolis tight end who's shown he has the athleticism to stretch the field the way [Dallas] Goedert can."

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Monday, January 16, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs 2023 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 3.0

Throughout the year and leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, we will update our Kansas City Chiefs Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Kansas City Chiefs from several prominent sites and draft analysts.

The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Chiefs:

CBS Sports - Stackpole (1/13)

31. Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse

After failing to reach a long-term deal last summer, the Chiefs franchised tagged Orlando Brown Jr.. If they're not willing to make him the league's highest-paid offensive tackle, they could look to replace him with the versatile and experienced Matthew Bergeron.

San Diego Union Tribune - Brown (1/12)

30. Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State

Chris Jones is essentially the Chiefs' pass rush. McDonald has been highly productive for the Cyclones — he has at least five sacks in four straight seasons and double-digit sacks in two of the last three — despite playing out of position for most of his collegiate career. He's an explosive, instinctive pass rusher, who I anticipate will see a boost in his draft stock after the Senior Bowl.

NBC Sports Chicago - Morgan (1/12)

31. Jaelyn Duncan, OT, Maryland

Duncan is a fifth-year senior who flashes a ton of ability and athleticism, but needs to become more consistent, especially in pass protection sets. A proportionally long-limbed athlete (6-foot-6, 320 pounds), Duncan competitively establishes leverage by extending his lengthy arms and maintaining his balance with adequate knee flexibility. Duncan will get the chance to improve his draft status after receiving an invite to this year's Senior Bowl.

Yahoo! Sports - McDonald (1/11)

30. Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina

The Chiefs need another talented, cheaper contract at wide receiver. Downs can provide that along with Kadarius Toney as the Chiefs continue to figure out what their future looks like at the position.

Walter Football (1/11)

30. Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee

The Chiefs could target a first-round receiver next April, given their huge need at the position.

Jalin Hyatt had a great season with lots of big plays for Tennessee.

CBS Sports - Trapasso (1/11)

31. Siaki Ika, IDL, Baylor

The Chiefs get a menacing, wide-bodied interior rusher to pair with Chris Jones.

USA Today - MMS (1/10)

30. Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia

First-round rookie defensive end George Karlaftis notched 5 1/2 sacks in his final seven games, but there's always room for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to build out his pass rush. So long as Smith's recovery from a season-ending torn pectoral muscle is on track, the 6-3, 235-pounder should be an enticing option for any team willing to be creative with his deployment.

Bleacher Report (1/9)

30. Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame

Back-to-back first-round edge-rushers for the Kansas City Chiefs may be considered going overboard by the organization. However, the progression of the roster is dependent on finding capable pass-rushers to maximize the Chiefs' defensive effectiveness.

"The Chiefs have the opposite problem as their AFC West rival, the Las Vegas Raiders," Holder noticed. "Unlike Las Vegas that has Maxx Crosby working off the edge with little-to-no help at defensive tackle, Kansas City has a great interior pass-rusher in Chris Jones but the Chiefs have struggled to get edge pressure.

"Frank Clark has underproduced over the last few years and the Chiefs can gain $19.6 million in cap relief by cutting the defensive end. By pairing Notre Dame's Isaiah Foskey with George Karlaftis, the duo can provide great support to Jones."

Foskey leaves Notre Dame as the Fighting Irish's all-time leader in sacks. While the statistic doesn't date back to the program's glory days, it's an an impressive accomplishment nonetheless.

The added benefit of landing another quality edge presence is the fact Kansas City has the caliber of offense to consistently play with the lead, which will allows these defenders to pin back their ears and get after opposing quarterbacks.

The 33rd Team (1/9)

31. Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma

Both of the Chiefs' starting tackles are scheduled to be free agents and their play was less than elite this year. They need invest in protection for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

PFF - Renner (1/9)

31. Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State

As hard as it may be to believe, Travis Kelce is going to be 34 years old next season. At some point, his play has to drop off. And athletes like Musgrave don't come along every draft class. He'll get to learn from the best to ever do it while also allowing the Chiefs to deploy a unique 12 personnel look.

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