Week 2 pits the Denver Broncos against the Indianapolis Colts with a tight inactives slate and a quirky emergency QB wrinkle. Sam Ehlinger is listed as inactive but dressed as Denver’s third emergency quarterback, a setup that complicates roster decisions as Tyler Badie earns the nod as the preferred third running back over Jaleel McLaughlin. Adkins and Greenlaw are sidelined by injury, while Dre Greenlaw remains limited and Que Robinson and Sai’vion Jones are healthy scratches as depth and special-teams emphasis shape the game plan. On the Colts side, Ward and Jaylon Jones are out, Liatu Latu downgraded, and Riley Leonard handles emergency duties with Will Mallory, Luke Tenuta and Will Mallory providing pass-catching and blocking options. The result is a tactical chess match where depth, special teams, and a few surprise usage calls could swing fantasy leagues.

Injury notes, depth charts, and the emergency QB rule add intrigue for fantasy managers: Badie’s role could see a bump if the Broncos lean on ground-and-pound and third-down packages, while Colts adjustments at cornerback might open passing lanes for Denver’s receivers. Keep an eye on how practice squad eligibility and roster moves could shift these inactives before Week 3.

Week 1 injury notes tilt in favor of the Dolphins’ top talent and the Colts’ clear path to a lean backfield. Achane and Hill are healthy for Miami, while five Dolphins players carry injury designations: Darren Waller out, Jaylen Wright out, D'Wayne Eskridge questionable, James Daniels questionable, and Ethan Bonner out. Indianapolis has one injury designation in Tyler Goodson, officially questionable, keeping the Colts’ backfield depth in flux. Fantasy implications center on Hill and Achane's expected heavy workloads for Miami and the Colts leaning on a healthier roster with a potential Goodson relief role if needed.

In short, Miami’s ceiling players remain playable with Waller sidelined and Eskridge/Danielsin flux, while Indianapolis faces a less risky Week 1 environment outside of Goodson’s status. The Week 1 picture emphasizes volume for Hill and Achane, and a hopeful, shallow Colts backfield with limited designation risk beyond Goodson.

Colts-Dolphins opener headlines health, with Indianapolis only listing Tyler Goodson as questionable due to an elbow issue after limited practice all week. The club could elevate Khalil Herbert or Ulysses Bentley IV for depth behind Jonathan Taylor and DJ Giddens if needed. Buckner rested Friday but is not flagged as out, keeping the defensive anchor on track for Week 1. Miami, meanwhile, watched several veterans cycle through the injury report, yet Achane, Hill, Eskridge, Davis, and Storm Duck progressed without designation, signaling a likely full slate for Sunday.

Expect a clash of playmakers and depth charts shaped by injury timing. For fantasy managers, Goodson’s status, the Colts’ backfield usage behind Taylor, and the Dolphins’ ability to deploy Hill and Achane together will be pivotal in Week 1 projections and in-game lineup decisions.

As preseason football kicks off, the Indianapolis Colts face a multitude of questions, particularly around their quarterback situation. Coach Shane Steichen has yet to announce a starter for the upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens, opting to keep both Anthony Richardson and Will Levis in the mix. This uncertainty extends to critical roster spots, including cornerbacks Juju Brents and Jaylon Jones, who are sidelined due to hamstring injuries, placing pressure on veterans like Kenny Moore II and new signings like Samuel Womack III.

Additionally, the wide receiver depth with second-year player Adonai Mitchell seems underwhelming as he is currently listed behind Alec Pierce. The Colts' fifth-round draft pick, DJ Giddens, finds himself in a tight competition for the backup running back spot, potentially locking down a significant role based on his training camp performance. Fans eagerly await the Thursday night matchup that might clarify the depth chart.