A Colts roster vacancy opened when Jaylon Jones was placed on injured reserve, leaving Indianapolis at 52 players ahead of Week 2 with Denver on the horizon. The team has not filled the spot yet, but has already bolstered cornerback depth by elevating Chris Lammons and adding Ulysess Bentley for depth and special-teams value.

With Ward sidelined by concussion protocols, cornerback depth is the obvious target, and Lammons—familiar with Lou Anarumo’s system—looks like the most likely fit. A linebacker addition remains a possibility, as the club has brought in bodies for workouts since training camp. The move could come Monday or Tuesday to maximize practice reps before the third game.

Five bold Week 2 predictions for Denver vs. Indianapolis shape a fantasy-friendly path: a 200+-yard rushing onslaught with one back eclipsing 100 yards; Bo Nix climbs to 70% completions with 200 passing yards, a touchdown and no interceptions, while the offense emphasizes the run early. Denver’s defense eyes a six-sack performance from different players, including a secondary contributor, plus three takeaways. Jeremy Crawshaw bumps to a 49.5-yard punt average on a handful of tries, while Payton’s plan leans into ball control and field-position leverage.

The Colts’ run defense is vulnerable, even as their pass defense shines; if Denver can sustain the ground game, the game plan should unlock better efficiency for Nix and keep the chains moving. The piece uses a Giants scenario to illustrate pressure-induced turnovers, underscoring how the Broncos’ defense and special teams could swing outcomes in a close contest. For fantasy bettors, focus on the running back workload, Nix’s efficiency, sack distribution, and Crawshaw’s punting windows.