Overall 79
Off 86
Def 72
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Indianapolis Colts

Shotgun 3WR · 11 Personnel IND projected starters

  • Skill / QB photo
  • Offensive line
  • Defense
  • Line of scrimmage

WR

  1. A. PIERCE Starter 26 • 5 YRS · 86% SNAPS
  2. J. DOWNS Backup 25 • 4 YRS · 59% SNAPS
  3. A. DULIN Flex / Role 29 • 8 YRS · 21% SNAPS
Roles Starter Backup Flex / Role Specialist Depth

Positional Needs

  • QB LOW
  • RB LOW
  • WR MEDIUM
  • TE LOW
  • DEF HIGH

Roster Balance

  • Offense 49%
  • Defense 48%
  • Special Teams 3%

Defense-heavy roster composition.

Injury & Watchlist

Full report
  • A. PIERCE (WR) Foot
    QUESTIONABLE
  • D. GIDDENS (RB) Hamstring
    QUESTIONABLE
  • J. DOWNS (WR) Groin
    QUESTIONABLE
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Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart

The Indianapolis Colts depth chart ranks players by position from projected starter to depth reserves, helping fantasy managers see usage, injury risk, and handcuff opportunity.

Indianapolis Colts board · 26 players · Overall 79 · Off 86 · Def 72 · Updated August 24, 2026.

Fantasy managers use depth charts to identify handcuffs, committee backfields, and WR2/WR3 upside when injuries hit. Pair this board with Waiver Wire, Start/Sit, and Fantasy Rankings to turn roster clarity into weekly edges.

Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart FAQ

Quick answers on roles, personnel, formation views, and how to turn this board into fantasy edges.

What is the FantasyHQ NFL Depth Charts tool?

A free, fantasy-first depth board for all 32 NFL teams. You get starters, backups, role badges, snap context, injury watchlists, recent roster moves, and a live formation board. Open it at https://fantasyhq.co/depth-charts.

Who starts for the Indianapolis Colts?

Projected starters on the current FantasyHQ Indianapolis Colts depth chart include Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor, Alec Pierce, Tyler Warren. Open each position column for backups and role players.

How do I use the Indianapolis Colts depth chart for fantasy?

Start with IND starters and handcuffs, then check Injury & Watchlist for opportunity. Positional Needs highlights thin spots; Recent Changes flags moves that can reshuffle roles this week.

How often are FantasyHQ depth charts updated?

Depth is synced from our NFL database. This page shows data as of August 24, 2026. Roles shift after injuries, promotions, cuts, and free-agent signings — check Injury & Watchlist and Recent Changes when something breaks.

How should fantasy managers use depth charts?

Scan for handcuffs, committee backfields, WR2/WR3 upside, and injury-driven opportunity before waiver runs. Use Personnel and Formation to see who matters in common NFL packages, then pair this board with Start/Sit and Waiver Wire.

What do Starter, Backup, and Flex / Role mean?

Starter is the projected #1 at the position. Backup is typically the next man up. Flex / Role covers situational contributors; Specialist is package-based; Depth covers developmental or emergency reserves.

What is Personnel vs Formation on the board?

Personnel is who is on the field by count — for example 11 Personnel is 1 RB, 1 TE, and 3 WR. Formation is the backfield alignment (Shotgun, Singleback, I-Formation, Pistol, or Empty). Together they drive the View Formation board.

What does View Formation show?

A coaching-style field with projected skill players, offensive line placeholders, and eleven defenders for the selected Personnel and Formation. It is a fantasy visual for pre-snap context — not an official NFL play sheet.

What do Overall, Off, and Def ratings mean?

Those are FantasyHQ Power Index grades for the roster: Overall for the full team, Off for offense depth and production, and Def for defensive depth. Higher is stronger.

Is FantasyHQ Depth Charts free?

Yes. All 32 team boards, injury watchlists, formation views, and share links are free on FantasyHQ.co.