Ebron (back) practiced fully Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The tight end's return to a full session Thursday suggests that Wednesday's absence was maintenance-related. With Ebron slated to play Sunday against the Jaguars, he profiles as one of the more appealing fantasy options at his position in Week 13. Not only has he scored 11 TDs in as many game this season, but Ebron's weekly floor (in terms of snaps and targets) should be boosted by the placement of Jack Doyle (kidney) on IR.

Ebron (back) was spotted at practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

We'll have to see how the Colts list the tight end's participation level, but his return to the field Thursday after missing Wednesday's session bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Jaguars.

Ebron didn't practice Wednesday due to a back issue.

EDGE Analysis

We'll have to see if this is a minor concern that the Colts are managing, or if Ebron's Week 13 status is actually in any danger. We'll revisit his status no later than Thursday once the team's second practice of the week is underway. With Jack Doyle on IR with kidney injury, Ebron -- who was already highly productive in the Indy offense -- seems destined to see extra snaps moving forward, health permitting.

Ebron doesn't appear to be practicing Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Colts have a few players sitting out practice without any reported injury, leading Andrew Walker of the team's official site to speculate that some key contributors may be getting a rest day. We'll have a better read on the situation Wednesday afternoon when the team releases its initial injury report for Sunday's game in Jacksonville. With Jack Doyle (knee) out for the season, Indianapolis will need Ebron at full strength for a December playoff push. The 25-year-old tight end averaged 52.8 snaps and 10.0 targets per contest when Doyle missed five games with a hip injury Weeks 3-7, though there was some overlap with T.Y. Hilton and Marlon Mack (concussion) also missing games.

Ebron's teammate, Jack Doyle, will miss the rest of the season due to a kidney injury, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Added snaps are thus on tap for Ebron going forward. Per Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star, when Doyle missed five games earlier this season, Ebron averaged 53.8 snaps in that span. Ebron has racked up a fantasy-friendly 11 TDs in 11 games to date, but with Doyle no longer in the mix, Ebron is less likely to log the occasional statistical dud in games where he doesn't score.

Ebron caught five of seven targets for 45 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Ebron finished second on the team in targets as he tied his second-best catch total of the season. He was shut out last week, but he bounced back with touchdown catches in the first and fourth quarters. Ebron's emergence as an elite red zone option has been a swift one, as he's now tied for the league lead in receiving scores through 12 weeks. He'll look to keep it up next Sunday against a Jaguars team which he thrived against in the previous matchup.

Ebron did not have a reception and was not targeted in Sunday's win over Tennessee. He played on 25 of the offense's 62 snaps.

EDGE Analysis

Ebron did't have a reception a week after he had three touchdowns in the Week 10 win over Jacksonville even though he played more snaps Sunday than the week before (21). Ebron drew extra attention from the defense given his red zone success as he had a cornerback covering him frequently, according to Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis.

Ebron caught all three of his targets for 69 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Jaguars. He also scored a two-yard rushing touchdown in the 29-26 win.

EDGE Analysis

Ebron did all his damage early on, including a 53-yard receiving touchdown on the opening drive and a short rushing score on a gadget play at the end of the first quarter. He reached the end zone again via a 12-yard reception in the second, giving him 10 touchdowns in just nine games this season. Ebron's role as Andrew Luck's top red zone weapon has vaulted him into must-start territory and he'll look to continue his outstanding campaign next Sunday against the Titans.

Ebron caught all three of his targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-28 win over the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Ebron's biggest play was a 20-yard score in the third quarter. Fellow tight end Jack Doyle returned from a hip injury and led the team with 70 receiving yards and a touchdown, but Ebron's seven touchdowns through eight games this season suggest he'll still be a major red zone weapon when the Colts return from their Week 9 bye.

Ebron's usage may decrease with Jack Doyle (hip) cleared to return.

EDGE Analysis

During Doyle's five-game absence, Ebron took advantage of a banged-up receiving corps, averaging 10 targets per game and scoring four touchdowns. Ebron's snap count is expected to experience a downturn with Doyle back in the fold, but the fact Andrew Luck is leading the NFL in pass attempts should keep both tight ends viable in the fantasy realm.