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Colts Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Indianapolis Colts as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of August 7, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | IND | 1.08 | 13 |
| 2 | Alec Pierce | WR | IND | 5.07 | 13 |
| 3 | Tyler Warren | TE | IND | 6.06 | 13 |
| 4 | Josh Downs | WR | IND | 8.08 | 13 |
| 5 | Daniel Jones | QB | IND | 14.05 | 13 |
Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan Taylor's current ADP is 1.08, which is the 8th pick of the 1st round, and 7th selection overall.
Alec Pierce
Alec Pierce's current ADP is 5.07, which is the 7th pick of the 5th round, and 55th selection overall.
Tyler Warren
Tyler Warren's current ADP is 6.06, which is the 6th pick of the 6th round, and 65th selection overall.
Josh Downs
Josh Downs's current ADP is 8.08, which is the 8th pick of the 8th round, and 92nd selection overall.
Daniel Jones
Daniel Jones's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 160th selection overall.
Indianapolis Colts 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Home | Atlanta Falcons |
| 1 | Home | Miami Dolphins |
| 2 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 3 | Away | Tennessee Titans |
| 4 | Away | Los Angeles Rams |
| 5 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 6 | Home | Arizona Cardinals |
| 7 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 8 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 9 | Away | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 12 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 13 | Home | Houston Texans |
| 14 | Away | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 15 | Away | Seattle Seahawks |
| 16 | Home | San Francisco 49ers |
| 17 | Home | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 18 | Away | Houston Texans |
Indianapolis Colts News
Seth McGowan, Seth McGowan Taking Advantage of RB2 Duties
Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Seth McGowan came into training camp competing with second-year runner DJ Giddens for the primary backup role behind the newly extended Jonathan Taylor, and with Giddens recently missing time with a hamstring injury, Colts beat reporter Zach Hicks has been impressed by what he's seen from McGowan in the RB2 role. Taylor recently praised the seventh-round pick, telling reporters, "Everybody thinks he's just like a big power back, but Seth has some moves... If you look at his feet, he reminds me of like a David Montgomery." While unlikely to force the type of committee role Montgomery has been part of in recent seasons in Detroit, McGowan has the opportunity to seize the all-important handcuff role to Taylor, raising his value as a dynasty stash and making him a player to at least keep tabs on in deep redraft leagues.
August 7, 2026 5:41 AM EST
Alec Pierce, Colts Don't Have a Timetable for Alec Pierce's Return
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Thursday that he doesn't have an update on wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) after he had offseason ankle surgery, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. "His rehab's going great, I'll say that. I don't have the timetable on his return, but he's doing a hell of a job in his rehab process," Steichen said. Pierce still has time to get ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, but it's a bit ominous that there have been very few details on Pierce's recovery from ankle surgery. The 26-year-old is expected to take over WR1 duties in Indy in 2026 with Michael Pittman Jr. now in Pittsburgh, but so far in training camp, it has been Josh Downs impressing as the team's top pass-catcher while working with quarterback Daniel Jones, who looks fully recovered from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in 2025. Pierce led the NFL with 21.3 yards per catch for the second straight season while posting a 47-1,003-6 line in 15 games in a breakout campaign. The longer Pierce stays on the Physically Unable to Perform list, the more of a risk he'll be for fantasy managers as a big-play threat in the Colts' offense. He's currently ranked as the No. 39 fantasy WR for the upcoming season.
August 6, 2026 7:50 PM EST
Josh Downs, Josh Downs Standing Out Ahead of Expanded Role
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has been one of the stars of training camp as the team prepares to feature him more heavily in 2026, according to ESPN. Downs caught 58 passes for a career-low 566 yards and four touchdowns last season after averaging 103 targets and 787 receiving yards over his first two years. Michael Pittman Jr.'s departure has opened a much larger opportunity, and the Colts are also giving Downs more work outside after using him primarily in the slot throughout his career. Head coach Shane Steichen said Downs can now play both spots and expects his role to grow this season. Tyler Warren and Alec Pierce will still command plenty of attention, but Indianapolis appears determined to get Downs back to being a central part of the passing game. If the expanded usage carries into the regular season, he has a strong chance to climb back toward the 100-target range and regain consistent value in PPR leagues.
August 6, 2026 11:09 AM EST
Anthony Richardson Sr., Anthony Richardson Sr. Having a "Roller Coaster" Training Camp
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. has been competing with second-year player Riley Leonard for the primary backup spot behind Daniel Jones, and according to Jake Arthur of Colts Roundtable, he has been "riding a roller coaster" throughout training camp. With his physical gifts rarely in question, the former fourth overall pick has made some of the most impressive throws of camp, but he's also struggled with some of the fundamentals that should not be slowing him down in his fourth professional season, bobbling or dropping several shotgun snaps. Arthur credits him with a 76.2% completion rate in 11-on-11 sessions, though it's important to note that most of his action has come against the second and third-team defenses with Jones showing little ill effect from his season-ending Achilles injury and handling the majority of the work with the ones. Richardson has fallen to QB35 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings, but with his natural abilities translating so strongly to fantasy, he remains a frustrating hold who can still put up points in bunches whenever he finds the field.
Anthony Richardson Sr. player page.
August 6, 2026 7:02 AM EST
Daniel Jones, Daniel Jones Looks "Completely Fine Physically"
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones tore his Achilles tendon less than eight months ago, but he has been a full participant since day one of training camp, and Jake Arthur of Colts Roundtable notes that he "looks completely fine physically". The eighth-year veteran has not hesitated to scramble when needed, and even with top receiver Alec Pierce on the PUP list while recovering from offseason ankle surgery, Arthur credits Jones with over a 70% completion rate in 11-on-11 sessions. Before his season-ending injury in Week 14, Jones was the fantasy QB7, but with concerns of his recovery pushing his current ADP all the way down to QB24, he could prove to be one of the biggest steals of 2026 drafts, particularly in superflex formats.
August 6, 2026 6:50 AM EST
