Indy faces a March 4-cut deadline and a tight 53-man roster puzzle. With Blake Freeland sidelined, tackle depth is unsettled and Luke Tenuta looms as a waiver-wire candidate to backfill. Linebacker spots hinge on Jaylon Carlies’ health, while the cornerback and safety rooms remain fiercely competitive between Samuel Womack III, Johnathan Edwards, Chris Lammons and Daniel Scott. At running back and nose tackle, Tyler Goodson’s injury and a Nos. 1-2 war up front push the Colts to chase late additions via waivers. The outcome will shape early-season depth charts and fantasy upside across multiple Colts positions.

Riley Leonard led the Colts in a 41-14 preseason win over Cincinnati, completing 15 of 20 for 189 yards and delivering a 59-yard TD to Laquon Treadwell in the first half. Indianapolis leaned on Leonard’s mobility to extend plays, while Shane Steichen designed plays to get him out of the pocket. The defense limited Cincinnati’s passing to under 100 yards, but the Bengals exploited the run game for 132 on 23 carries. Standouts Isaiah Land, Daniel Scott and Treadwell pushed final roster decisions, and the ball on Leonard’s TD pass was saved for him by Anthony Richardson after his first NFL TD. The game offered a clear snapshot of Colts depth and fantasy angles as rosters finalize later this week.

Daniel Scott's pick-six vs. Cincinnati in the Colts' preseason finale marks a notable step for a player who has battled injuries and is now vying for meaningful snaps behind Nick Cross. With season-ending IR for Hunter Wohler, Scott slides into a backup safety role and flashed game-changing potential with the return, signaling deeper defensive depth for Indianapolis.

Scott's earlier interception against Green Bay was wiped out by a penalty, but this latest highlight amplifies his chance to earn a more consistent role in 2024. The Colts used the moment to showcase a path for the 2023 fifth-rounder to translate athleticism into on-field opportunities, a slice of dynasty potential even as his health history raises questions.