Colts 53-man projection centers on 38 cuts, with Jason Bean atop the QB3 depth chart behind starter and rookie backup, signaling a tight battle for the final quarterback spot. The backfield remains crowded: Khalil Herbert, Nate Noel, Nay'Quan Wright and Ulysses Bentley are in the mix, Bentley as a prime practice-squad candidate. At wideout, a six-man core includes Ajou Ajou, Tyler Kahmann, Coleman Owen, Landon Parker, Blayne Taylor, and Laquon Treadwell, with Treadwell and Owen possibly sneaking back to the practice squad. Jelani Woods anchors the tight ends with Maximilian Mang and Sean McKeon; Mang may stay IPP. Up front, five offensive linemen are projected, with Mose Vavao, Wes French, Josh Sills, Marcellus Johnson, and Marshall Foerner, while defensive line and linebacker groups are built to 7-10 and 4, respectively. The plan emphasizes upside players and IPP nuances to shape the Colts’ 53 and practice squad decisions.

Key names shaping fantasy angles include Jason Bean’s QB3 role, Jelani Woods’ stability as a top target, and the IPP designation for Mang which could influence roster fate and usage. The WR mix features several intriguing pass-catchers who could surface in the Colts’ game plans or waivers, while the RB group’s injuries of Goodson and Herbert could tilt workload. With Sun Belt to AFC depth, Indianapolis leans on a mix of young talents and special-teams contributors to fill the final spots, setting up potential late-round fliers and stash candidates for fantasy rosters.

Riley Leonard shined in Indy’s preseason finale, completing 15 of 20 for 189 yards and a touchdown, adding 14 rushing yards. A 59-yard strike to Laquon Treadwell capped his night and highlighted his ability as a passer beyond theロ package of runs. With Daniels Jones and Anthony Richardson ahead on the depth chart, Leonard’s future hinges on continued accuracy and decision-making in practice, leaving QB2 questions open for Indy.

Laquon Treadwell’s big-play connection underscores Indy’s ceiling when Leonard is at the helm, offering a spark that fantasy managers will watch. If Leonard maintains progression, the Colts could entertain a longer-term QB trajectory, while Treadwell’s veteran presence could carve out a favorable late-round or dynasty target depending on Leonard’s development and depth-chart shifts.

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.

Colts preseason finale vs. Bengals offered crisp roster signals and a handful of standout performers. Will Mallory solidified TE4 duties ahead of Jelani Woods, while Luke Tenuta grabbed the final tackle spot at right tackle. Adetomiwa Adebawore dominated as the fourth DT, with Cam McGrone and Austin Ajiake earlier earning starting linebacker reps alongside Joe Bachie. Laquon Treadwell exploded for 116 yards on six catches, and Isaiah Land flashed pass-rush punch. Riley Leonard was efficient through the air, and the unit overall posted a clean, low-penalty game.

Defensively, run-stopping remains a work in progress when Buckner or Grover Stewart aren’t on the field, a reminder that the Colts will lean on a versatile, blitz-happy style under Anarumo. The depth pieces at cornerback and wide receiver are still sorting out roster spots as the Colts weigh seven-defensive-back looks or heavy coverage schemes. Fantasy angles tilt toward Mallory, Treadwell, Land, and the DL/LB depth, with a keen eye on how the 53-man decisions shake out for Week 1.