Sauce Gardner, Tyler Warren, Anthony Gould Ruled Out for Colts-Vikings
Three Colts starters are officially out Sunday, with Tyler Warren's absence hitting fantasy managers hardest.
According to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), Colts head coach Shane Steichen ruled out cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf), tight end Tyler Warren (groin), and wide receiver Anthony Gould (concussion) for Sunday's road game at Minnesota. Warren's injury occurred late last week in practice; Gardner went down during last week's loss to the Titans.
Tyler Warren
This is the big one for fantasy. Warren leads the Colts with 30 receptions on the season, making him Indianapolis's clear top pass-catcher. Whoever steps into the TE role behind him — the source story doesn't name a backup — inherits a massive target vacuum in what projects as a pass-heavy offense playing from behind on the road. If you're in a deeper league, check the Colts' TE depth chart immediately. Warren himself is a drop on your bench or a stash; no timeline was given for his return.
Anthony Gould
Gould is out with a concussion, which carries mandatory return-to-play protocol with no guaranteed timeline. The source story doesn't detail who fills his role in the receiver room, so monitor the Colts' official practice report for elevation or promotion news before Sunday's kickoff. Concussion protocol makes him a firm sit regardless of matchup.
Data: real stats via Sleeper, projections via FantasyPros.