Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is expected to play in the team's Week 2 game against the New York Jets on Monday night, according to Pro Football Talk.
T.Y. Hilton expected to play Monday night vs. Jets
The Colts’ star receiver will likely give it a go on Monday night against the Jets.
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Hilton suffered a bruised knee in a Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was originally expected to miss several weeks, but Hilton's prognosis improved as the week went on. On Friday, he told ESPN the knee "feels good, so we'll see," while head coach Chuck Pagano was optimistic about his chances of playing.
Hilton was able to get in a limited practice on Saturday and was listed as questionable on the injury report. He will likely be on a limited snap count at less than 100 percent.
Hilton has blossomed into one of the top receivers in the league, recording 82 catches for 1,345 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He’s emerged as Andrew Luck’s top weapon in the Colts’ offense, although the entire unit struggled in Week 1. Hilton had a fine game himself, putting up seven catches for 88 yards, but Indy’s offense hit the bricks once he left with the injury.
The Colts could give more looks to Donte Moncrief while Hilton rests his knee on certain downs, but New York's defense is always a dicey proposition with Darrelle Revis patrolling the field. The Colts need Hilton if they want to avoid an 0-2 stumble to start the season.
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