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With Downs shipped out, the slot role will go to Gould, who has four receptions for 45 yards over three seasons with the Colts. Downs had accounted for 18 percent of the team’s targets and 24 percent of the team’s air yards through Week 9. The Colts use three wideout sets on 59 percent of their offensive plays, the 12th highest rate in the NFL. They rank 29th in EPA per pas attempt with three receivers on the field. Gould should be rostered in deeper formats based on route volume alone.

The biggest news for fantasy purposes with the Colts inactives is simply that Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs are up, but that isn’t exactly surprising. Gould practiced in full the last two days of the week before being ruled out and stands a chance at being ready for Week 8. Inactive for the Colts are: LB Bryce Boettcher (groin), TE Pharaoh Brown, DT Kevin Givens, T Charlie Heck, QB Riley Leonard (third quarterback) and CB Justin Walley (knee).