The Indianapolis Colts own the league's most prolific passing attack, and it was on full display on Monday Night Football in their 40-24 win over the New York Giants. Andrew Luck is an unstoppable machine who just keeps getting better and better. With Luck under center, the Colts should clinch the AFC South in relatively short order.
Andrew Luck is an unstoppable fantasy machine in Colts’ win
The Indianapolis Colts have an unstoppable offensive juggernaut and it was on full display in the 40-24 win over the New York Giants on “Monday Night Football.” We bring you the fantasy implications here.
Riding an improved defense, this could be the year the Colts finally make some noise in the playoffs. While the struggling Giants might not be the best test, the Colts’ offense simply looks like it’s firing on all cylinders. Perhaps it’s time for Andrew Luck to start getting legitimate mention in the MVP discussion.
Let’s take a look at the fantasy numbers.
Andrew Luck: Despite starting out a bit slow, Luck quickly caught fire and threw to nine different receiving targets. Four of those targets scored touchdowns. Like his predecessor Peyton Manning, who did it last season for the Denver Broncos, Luck is making several of his receivers solid starts in fantasy football. The elite debate is overplayed, but if Luck isn't there yet he is on the verge. Luck is averaging 343 passing yards per game and has thrown 26 touchdowns to nine interceptions. Needless to say, he should remain a must-start across all fantasy leagues.
Ahmad Bradshaw: The former Giant was ready to face his old team and even though he didn't find the end zone, the numbers did not disappoint. Bradshaw carried the ball seven times for 50 yards while catching three passes for 29 yards. Dipping into his numbers as usual was Trent Richardson, with seven carries of his own for 33 yards and two receptions for 9 yards. Bradshaw is clearly the better back, but the Colts seem content to utilize both options in the backfield.
T.Y. Hilton: Hilton took advantage of Luck's prolific night by catching three passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. The Colts' leading receiver is averaging 104 yards per game but only has three touchdowns on the year. Hilton will remain a must-start across all fantasy leagues despite the lack of touchdowns because he is a threat to take one to the house at any point.
Reggie Wayne: Wayne did not appear hampered by his elbow injury and was heavily involved in the offense against the Giants. Targeted 10 times on the night, he finished with four receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown. Wayne is obviously a familiar target for Luck and should continue to get significant looks from his quarterback. He will remain a solid fantasy start across all platforms.
Coby Fleener: Fleener and Luck have chemistry going back to their college days at Stanford and that connection shows no signs of abating. Fleener should continue to get looks from Luck and was targeted 11 times against the Giants. He finished with four receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown. He also continues to share targets with fellow tight end Dwayne Allen, which does eat into his fantasy numbers.
Dwayne Allen: All Allen does is score touchdowns. The Colts' third-leading receiver leads the team with the most receiving touchdowns at seven. Allen is the real deal and he comes through week in and week out for fantasy owners. Despite splitting targets with Fleener, the numbers speak volumes. Allen will remain a must-start across all fantasy platforms.
