Ashton Dulin (hamstring) ruled out for Week 5

Dulin made his 2026 debut in Week 4 after missing the first three games of the year with an ankle injury. He’s now at risk of returning to the bench because of this hamstring injury. With Keenan Allen back at practice, Dulin’s role was going to decline either way. Laquon Treadwell would be the team’s No. 3 receiver if he is ruled out for Week 5.

Dulin was active for the first time this year. His return could not have come at a better time with Keenan Allen ruled out over the weekend. Dulin took on a starting role and wound up leading the team in targets, tied with Laquon Treadwell. The Colts couldn’t get much going through the air and settled for spreading the ball around instead of peppering their top pass-catchers with targets. It’s hard to imagine them taking that approach again in Week 5. Even if they do, Dulin is more of a thorn in the sides of Tyler Warren and Josh Downs than a FLEX option in his own right.

With Keenan Allen ruled out and Alec Pierce on IR, Dulin is now in line to be the Colts’ No. 2 receiver in his season debut. The passing attack will run through Josh Downs, putting him comfortably inside the WR2 ranks. Inactive for the Colts are WR Keenan Allen, WR Darius Slayton, RB DJ Giddens, QB Riley Leonard, EDGE George Gumbs, and OG Dalton Tucker.

Laquon Treadwell prayer starts are officially on the menu for Week 3.

No real surprises here as the Colts look to snap the longest active losing streak in the league, having lost their previous eight games dating back to last season. Alec Pierce could see an increase in snaps and utilization after week of healthy practices.

The Athletic’s James Boyd noted that Pierce also had his wrist X-rayed after the game, though neither that nor the heel injury is a concern for him going forward. Ashton Dulin missed practice with a hamstring injury. Pierce was targeted six times in Week 1 despite having his snaps limited. He caught four passes for 61 yards. He will be a boom/bust WR3 for his Week 3 matchup with Kansas City.

He mentions Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and seventh-round pick Deion Burks as possible competition for the spot. We also (our speculation) wouldn’t rule out the Colts picking up one of the several as-of-yet unsigned free agents like Jauan Jennings, Deebo Samuel, or Stefon Diggs. Westbrook-Ikhine has flashed big touchdown upside in the past and would be the most fantasy-useful player in this group if he wins a role.

The Colts later placed Dulin on injured reserve. Dulin’s major fantasy football impact this year was mainly keeping Adonai Mitchell on the bench in Week 5, but this leaves the Colts thin behind their top three receivers and should keep their snap counts high in Week 13 against the Texans.

With Josh Downs (concussion) expected back, Dulin will only be Indy’s WR4. He may see more snaps than usual if the Colts create a(nother) blowout of the Titans, but Dulin won’t be a recommended FLEX play in this scenario. Tyler Goodson (groin) also practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday.

Downs (concussion) and Dulin (chest) were sidelined all week. Their absences give embattled WR Adonai Mitchell a chance to prove himself after costing the Colts a win with his celebratory, goal-line fumble in Week 4. Mitchell cannot be trusted to return FLEX value, though. Expect Daniel Jones to rely heavily on WR Michael Pittman Jr. and TE Tyler Warren.