The Indianapolis Colts won without Andrew Luck under center on Sunday, but that won't be the case for Week 5.
Andrew Luck expected to play Week 5 for Colts, fantasy owners, per report
The Colts won without Andrew Luck for the first time since 2011, but will get him back into action soon. We break down the fantasy implications.
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That isn’t a declaration that they won’t win, but rather that their franchise quarterback will be under center despite missing Week 4’s contest with a shoulder injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Rapoport added that Luck’s shoulder injury is not considered a long-term issue, indicating his one-game absence will remain just that.
Fantasy impact: Matt Hasselbeck under center in Indianapolis obviously isn't what fantasy owners who took shares of the Colts' offense had in mind, but things could have been worse. T.Y. Hilton and Donte Moncrief did not light up the scoreboard by any means, but were far from invisible, posting 67 and 75 yards, respectively. Coby Fleener exploded for nine catches, 83 yards and a touchdown with Dwayne Allen out.
But Luck running the offense is a boon to everyone around him, even at less than 100 percent. The Houston Texans' defense has hemorrhaged fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season, and should provide a nice matchup for Luck to bounce back. He's on the QB1 radar once again.
