The NFL season may be months away, but fantasy football preparations are year-round.
Under head coach Shane Steichen, the Indianapolis Colts have a handful of intriguing talents to be considered in fantasy football.
In his early edition of the top-100 rankings for the 2024 season, Field Yates of ESPN holds the Colts’ Big 3 in high regard, placing all three within the top-40.
Indianapolis Colts’ fantasy football rankings from ESPN
Here’s where the Colts’ big trio sits in Yates’ early rankings:
- RB Jonathan Taylor: No. 13 overall, RB5
- WR Michael Pittman Jr.: No. 24 overall, WR12
- QB Anthony Richardson: No. 39 overall, QB5
Those are some pretty impressive rankings going into the 2024 season. The upside of this trio is extremely high, especially if Richardson winds up putting together a better season than expected.
Taylor should be a stout RB1 option in all formats even there will be questions about his receiving profile due to Richardson’s mobility. Still, the efficiency should counter a smaller target share enough to make him an elite asset as long as he stays healthy.
Pittman is coming off a career-high season in receptions (109) and receiving yards (1,152). He will be Richardson’s top target in a heavy RPO system.
Richardson himself has some of the highest upside in fantasy football if he can stay healthy. The risk is worth the reward considering his dual-threat ability.
For more Colts coverage, check out Kevin Hickey’s work on Sporting News.