INDIANAPOLIS — Central Indiana is expecting dangerous heat this week, but that’s not stopping some Hoosiers from getting outside to exercise.

“Got my music with me. Just feel the breeze, man,” Zavian Dean said.

Dean rides his bike from Broad Ripple to downtown Indianapolis every day.

“Took the Monon all the way down here. Ride around town. I’m headed back that way,” he said.

The severe weather isn’t stopping him from putting his foot to the pedal.

“I always carry some water with me. I say drink plenty of water before I even decide to run on the Monon,” he said.

Indiana is under a heat advisory until Friday night, with heat index values as high as 100 to 105 expected each day.

According to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), overexposure to heat can be hazardous.

The state’s humid conditions can add to the discomfort and danger of high temperatures.

“If you haven’t had enough fluids, you could really start to develop symptoms of dehydration. A lot of times, this starts at just thirst. You can start to feel lightheaded, dizzy,” Dr. Joseph Richardville from Franciscan Physician Network Sports Medicine Specialists Indianapolis said. “Later symptoms could be racing heart rate. You’ll notice that you decrease sweating, that could be a sign that you’re really deficient in water, and you need to get some fluids in you quick.”

IDHS recommends the following to stay safe:

•Watch for heat-related illnesses and seek medical attention as necessary.

•Drink fluids regularly

•Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing

•Avoid strenuous activity

Jason Shaw is the co-leader of November Project Indianapolis.

The free fitness group meets regularly twice a week, early Wednesday and Friday mornings.

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“If you wanna get a workout in, 6 a.m. is the time to do it,” Shaw said. “Avoid the hottest part of the day. I’m a morning workout person. I know it’s not always that easy for people to do, but if you can get up and get going before the sun is up or while it’s rising, one, it’s beautiful and two, you avoid the intense heat.”

Co-leader Molly Robb says it’s important to listen to your body.

“Recognize you’re not going to be able to do as much in the heat. Your mile time is not going to be as fast when it’s 95 degrees outside as it is when it’s 55 degrees outside,” Robb said.

What grades from PFF did the current group of Indianapolis Colts’ tight ends receive for their performances last season?

(This story was updated to correct a typo.)

What grades from Pro Football Focus did the current group of Indianapolis Colts’ tight ends receive for their performances last season?

The addition of Tyler Warren to this room gives the Colts that much-needed passing game presence at the tight end position. Last season, the entire Colts’ tight end room combined for just 467 receiving yards on the year.

As GM Chris Ballard described after the draft, Warren can particularly be a real threat over the middle of the field, where his combination of size and athleticism makes him a difficult matchup.

However, his impact will go well beyond the passing game. Warren’s ability as a run-blocker and overall versatility, which allows him to be moved around the formation, adds some unpredictability to the offense with the variety of roles he can fill.

While Warren will be leading the way, in Shane Steichen’s offense that often uses two tight end sets, we will still see plenty of the other tight ends on the Colts’ depth chart.

Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree can fill those primary blocking roles as they have done, while Will Mallory or Jelani Woods could be the more pass-catching heavy option. However, not all four of those players are likely to make the final 53-man roster.

Now, as far as PFF’s grading system goes, I always want to add the caveat that this metric is far from the be-all end-all when it comes to evaluating a player’s performance. It is one tool out of many that are out there and should be treated as such.

For some context around these metrics, here is a look at PFF’s grading system to provide some context behind the numbers:

• 90.0+: Elite
• 80-89.9: High quality
• 70-79.9: Good
• 60-69.9: Above average
• 50-59.9: Average
• 40-49.9: Below average
• 39.9 or less: Poor

Alright, now let’s dive in.

Mo Alie-Cox

PFF grade: 64.5

Of Alie-Cox’s 475 snaps, 313 of them came as a blocker. In the run game, he ranked 15th among all tight ends in run-blocking grade. As a pass-catcher, Alie-Cox caught 12 passes for 147 yards with a touchdown.

Drew Ogletree

PFF grade: 69.1

Like Alie-Cox, Ogletree was primarily a blocker, with 313 of his 439 snaps coming in that capacity. He would rank third among all tight ends in PFF’s run-blocking grade last season. Ogletree would catch nine passes for 109 yards and a score.

Tyler Warren

PFF college grade: 91.3

As mentioned, Warren brings a do-it-all presence to the tight end position, able to line up across the formation–including out of the backfield–and hold his own as a run-blocker, while also making plays in the passing game. Last season with Penn State, Warren totaled over 100 receptions and over 1,200 receiving yards.

Will Mallory

PFF grade: 50.4

As the fourth tight end on the depth chart, Mallory’s role was small, with him playing just 93 snaps in 2024. He is, however, off to a strong start during this year’s offseason programs.

Jelani Woods

PFF grade: N/A

Woods missed the 2024 season due to a toe injury.

Maximilian Mang

PFF college grade: 64.9

Mang had just 14 targets over his five seasons at Syracuse, with just about all of his playing time coming as a blocker. Over his 164 run-blocking snaps in 2024, Mang graded out well with a 71.6 from PFF.

Sean McKeon

PFF grade: N/A

McKeon didn’t have any regular season snaps in 2024.

Albert Okwuegbunam

PFF grade: N/A

Okwuegbunam didn’t have any regular season snaps in 2024.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Firefighters with the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) on Sunday rescued two girls after they jumped into the White River on the city’s northeast side.

At 3:13 p.m. Sunday, two juvenile girls were rescued by firefighters after they jumped into the White River under the bridge near the East 67th Street and North College Avenue intersection to retrieve a floatation device. While attempting to retrieve a floatation device, the girls were getting carried away by a current.

Bystanders heard the girls yelling for help and called 911. IFD water and rescue dive teams, along with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, worked together to locate the girls, bring them to safety, and check them for injuries.

After IFD arrived on the scene and launched a boat, the girls were out of the water within 15 minutes. The girls were released to their parents after being rescued and checked for injuries.