| Newsbreakers |
|
|
| The Colts have signed corner back Brandon Foster to their practice squad, according to the AP. |
Our View: Foster will add depth to the Colts defense and that is about it. |
|
|
|
| Colts middle linebacker Gary Brackett is expected to miss at least two games with a cracked bone in his lower right leg, according to ESPN.com. |
Our View: The team thought that Brackett may only miss one game but it looks like at least two now. |
|
|
|
| Colts defensive end Robert Mathis was named the AFC defensive player of the week, according to Colts.com. |
Our View: Mathis had two sacks in the team's win over Cleveland, and he also returned a fumble for a touchdown. He has 8.5 sacks on the year. |
|
|
|
| With Gary Brackett out with a leg injury, Tyjuan Hagler will start at weakside linebacker and Freddy Keiaho will man the middle, according to the Sporting News Today. |
Our View: Hagler has been a starter at times before, but has also struggled with injuries. He has 21 tackles and one forced fumble on the year. |
|
|
|
| Keyunta Dawson suffered a hamstring injury during the team's Week 13 game. The injury will cause the defensive lineman to miss the team's Week 14 game and could miss a couple of more games, according to the AP. |
Our View: Dawson has had a good year on an average Colts defense. He has tallied 40 tackles and a fumble recovery. |
|
|
|
| Jeff Saturday is expected to miss another game in Week 14 while recovering from his strained calf, according to the Indianapolis Star. |
Our View: The Colts' timing and rhythm on offense was compromised without the elite center in Week 13, as the club was limited to only 10 points in a close win over the Browns. |
|
|
|
| Coach Tony Dungy believes Bob Sanders may be ready to return to the gridiron in Week 14 against Cincinnati, according to the Indianapolis Star. He is recovering from a knee injury. |
Our View: When healthy, Sanders is an elite safety for IDP leagues. He would be worth employing if given the green light to return. |
|
|
|
| Coach Tony Dungy believes Gary Brackett is likely to miss Week 14 against the Bengals due to his right ankle injury sustained Sunday during battle with the Browns, according to the Indianapolis Star. |
Our View: The team is still awaiting results of his X-rays, but as of now if appears fantasy owners in IDP leagues will have to set their lineups without him. He has recorded exactly 100 tackles (71 solo) this season. |
|
|
|
