2021 Fantasy Preview – Indianapolis Colts

Team Overview

The Colts had a good season in 2020, after their defense was one of the better units in the league. The addition of Philip Rivers to lead the team worked well, with the veteran pulling the strings that were required to get the team firing.

Going into 2021, the team still has it’s same strengths. A top offensive line, a good backfield of talent, but has brought in a new QB in Carson Wentz. Wentz is a salvage project, after his struggles with the Eagles. However, given the struggles of the other teams in the division, they should continue to be a playoff team.

2021 Fantasy Preview Indianapolis Colts- Projected Depth Chart

Individual Players

Studs

  • Jonathan Taylor: Taylor didn’t hit the ground running, but he turned that round towards the back end of the season. Behind this offensive line there is no reason why Taylor can’t be a top-level fantasy asset this season.

Role Players

  • Carson Wentz: Wentz has a new start, but in an offense that he has previously played in. The surrounding talent is in a better situation compared to what he had surrounding him at the end of his Eagles career. If he is able to get firing early he will be a perfect late-round QB option.
  • Michael Pittman: Pittman missed the early part of last season with injury, but was able to showcase his ability at times last season. In his second season in the offense, he is primed to become a key receiving option for Carson Wentz.

Keep an eye on

  • Nyheim Hines: Hines should be inline for his role as a relief back, and pass-catcher. In a PPR league, there will be weeks where he is worth starting in your flex position. And as we have seen last season, will be used in some goal line situations.
  • TY Hilton: Hilton is coming towards the end of his career, but he is still going to be a solid bench option during bye weeks. Keep an eye on his tape in the early season to see if last season was a blip or the new standard for him.

Dynasty Stashes

***Note: All projections and discussions are assuming full PPR formats.***

2021 Fantasy Preview Indianapolis Colts- Stat Projections

Passing

Player Name Pos Comp Att Yards TDs INTs
Carson Wentz
QB
369
532
4,157
27
9

Receiving

Player Name Pos Targets Rec Yards Yds/Rec TDs
TY Hilton
WR
99
59
767
13.0
4
Michael Pittman
WR
93
62
831
13.4
8
Nyheim Hines
RB
66
53
403
7.6
2
Parris Campbell
WR
60
42
571
13.6
3
Jack Doyle
TE
60
42
445
10.6
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
44
39
277
7.1
1

Rushing

Player Name Pos Att Yards Yds/Att TDs
Jonathan Taylor
RB
273
1,338
4.9
11
Nyheim Hines
RB
64
287
4.5
2
Carson Wentz
QB
59
290
4.9
3

***Note Player Projections are only fantasy relevant players. Team totals may not add up as we left out players that may not have a significant impact on the season. Projections provided by Rich King and is based on 16 games.***

Team Projection

Record HC OC
10-7
Frank Reich
Marcus Brady
Rush Att Rush Yards Rush TDs Passing Att Passing Yards Passing TDs Total Yards Total TDs
456
2,167
18
548
4,286
28
6,453
46
9th
5th
7th
19th
22nd
12th
13th
9th

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