Fleener finished with seven catches (on 11 targets) for 43 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Fleener led all players with seven catches Monday night, providing quarterback Andrew Luck with a safe target in extremely wet playing conditions. Although Fleener's 6.1 yards per reception left something to be desired, fantasy owners will still welcome his eight-yard touchdown, which helped the Colts' fourth quarter comeback. In Week 9, Fleener and the Colts are pitted against the Broncos' league-best defense, representing a tough matchup for the tight end.

Fleener nabbed three passes off of five targets for 47 yards in Sunday's loss to New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

One of Andrew Luck's favorite targets at Stanford has found himself a distant third on the Colts' pecking order this season, trailing T.Y. Hilton and Donte Moncrief by at least 10 catches and 20 targets each. Fleener's best game thus far this season, an 83-yard performance against Jacksonville during which he scored his only touchdown of the year, was with Matt Hasselbeck under center. With Hilton, Moncrief, the rookie Phillip Dorsett and veteran Andre Johnson all competing for targets, it is difficult to see Fleener as a consistent week-to-week option.

Fleener had three receptions for 20 yards and was targeted six times in Sunday's loss to New England.

EDGE Analysis

Fleener has just five receptions the past two games with the return of Dwayne Allen from an ankle injury as the Colts will likely spread targets between the two tight ends. Fleener has big play ability, but he'll likely see inconsistent targets as long as Allen is healthy.

Fleener had two receptions for nine yards on three targets in Thursday's win over Houston.

EDGE Analysis

The Colts used neither tight end much in the passing game Thursday as Dwayne Allen (1 reception and one target) and Fleener combined for just four targets. Fleener and Allen are likely to split the opportunities in the passing game at tight end now that Allen has returned from an ankle injury.

Fleener nabbed nine receptions on 12 targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's overtime win over Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

Fleener had more targets, catches and yards on Sunday than the first three weeks of the season combined. Fleener has ranked among the top three Colts in targets and receptions in each of the past two seasons, but appears lost in the shuffle early on this season as the Colts try to incorporate a multitude of receivers with poor pass protection. Emphasizing ball control on Sunday, quarterback Matt Hasselbeck focused on throwing the ball to the backs and tight ends - a tendency that could prove valuable for Fleener's fantasy owners should Hasselbeck start again on Thursday.

Fleener caught 4-of-6 targets for 51 yards in Sunday's win at Tennessee.

EDGE Analysis

Fleener had a decent game in the absence of Dwayne Allen (ankle), but he still didn't approach elite tight end production. The 27-year-old should stay relevant in all leagues in the short term, but Fleener will once again find himself locked in a platoon as soon as Allen makes his way back onto the field.

Fleener did not have a pass thrown his way in Monday's loss to the Jets even with Dwayne Allen leaving the game early with an ankle injury.

EDGE Analysis

Fleener played 46 snaps on offense, but was used as a blocker on 24 plays, according to Pro Football Focus. Indy's struggles in pass protection limited his action as a receiver. Fleener could get more targets if Allen is out for any length of time, but the Indianapolis offense will need to get on track for either tight end to put up significant fantasy numbers.

Fleener had just one reception for five yards and was targeted just once in Sunday's loss to Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

With 53 snaps on offense and six targets, fellow tight end Dwayne Allen got more playing time that Fleener (37 snaps). We wouldn't be too worried about Fleener's lower playing time as both will get playing time if healthy and likely each will have weeks where they get more opportunities. Allen may be on the field more as a better blocker, but Fleener will have more production when the Colts game plan has them throwing the ball down the field more.

Fleener (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fleener has been dealing with an ankle injury for the last few weeks but it's never seemed overly serious despite him missing all three preseason games thus far. His return to practice suggests that he'll be ready to start in the opener Sept. 13 against the Bills, although there's still a chance he may skip the final preseason event against the Bengals on Thursday.

Fleener (ankle) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, Kevin Bowen of the Colts' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fleener's injury is not believed to be overly serious, but he's now missing a second straight preseason contest. If the issue unexpectedly lingers into the regular season, Dwayne Allen could benefit from added snaps and target.