Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is not practicing Thursday, according to Kevin Bowen of Colts.com.
T.Y. Hilton sits second straight practice, is a risky fantasy option in Week 9
The Colts’ speedy wideout may not suit up in Week 9. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Hilton underwent an MRI on Wednesday that revealed a foot sprain, which subsequently kept him out of practice on Wednesday as well. It remains to be seen if Hilton will be able to suit up for Week 9 against a formidable Denver Broncos secondary, but Hilton would greatly enhance his chances of doing so if he returns to practice on Friday at any capacity.
Fantasy impact: At less than 100 percent health, and against a defense that is allowing a league-low 10.7 fantasy points per game to opposing receivers, it’s hard to blame fantasy owners for benching Hilton on Sunday. However, with six teams on bye, and with a myriad of injuries spanning across the league, owners may not have a choice but to play Hilton if he suits up.
If Hilton plays, he’s always on the fantasy radar due to his big-play ability, but he would make for one of the riskiest fantasy options for Week 9, if not the riskiest. Fantasy owners can consider him a low-end WR3 with unlikely upside.
