Jack Doyle TE FA Fri 11/19/21 4:08 PM
Jack Doyle
TE FA
Doyle (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Doyle sandwiched a limited practice Thursday between full showings Wednesday and Friday, clearing the way for him to play this weekend. The 31-year-old has played at least half of the Colts' offensive snaps in all but one game this season, but his involvement in the passing attack has steadily been trending down since his breakout 80-catch, 690-yard campaign in 2017. Through 10 outings, Doyle has turned in a 17-167-2 receiving line on 27 targets.
Jack Doyle TE FA Thu 11/18/21 3:47 PM
Jack Doyle
TE FA
Doyle (knee) was limited in practice Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Doyle was a full participant in Wednesday's session and hasn't dealt with a knee injury previously this season. There's little reason to suspect that the veteran tight end's availability for Sunday's game against the Bills is in jeopardy, though Friday's injury report should provide a more concrete assessment of Doyle's health ahead of Week 11 action.
Jack Doyle TE FA Mon 11/15/21 1:57 PM
Jack Doyle
TE FA
Doyle had three receptions for 31 yards on five targets in Sunday's 23-17 win over Jacksonville.
EDGE Analysis
It looked like Doyle was being limited to just blocking after a four-game stretch where he had just four targets and two receptions. However, he's had six receptions, nine targets and two touchdowns in his last three games. That's not enough production for viable fantasy value in most formats, but at least he's become a small factor in the passing game again.
Jack Doyle TE FA Mon 11/1/21 5:20 PM
Jack Doyle
TE FA
Doyle had two receptions for 12 yards, including a five-yard touchdown, in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to Tennessee.
EDGE Analysis
Doyle played on 50 of the offense's 80 snaps and went out for a pass on 30 plays, both increases from his recent games that saw him increasingly used as a blocker. Even with the touchdown, he's had little role in the passing game -- five receptions in his last six games -- and there's no reason to think that will change unless there are several injuries in the receiving corps.
Jack Doyle TE FA Mon 10/18/21 3:40 PM
Jack Doyle
TE FA
Doyle did not have a reception on his only target in Sunday's win over Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Doyle's role in the offense continues to shrink. He went out for a pass on nine pays for a season-low 29 percent of snaps. Even though the Colts were playing with a large lead, Doyle's usage in the passing game is sparse with just five targets over his last four games. He's fallen behind Mo Alie-Cox among the receiving options at tight end and mostly is being used for blocking.
Jack Doyle TE FA Tue 10/12/21 4:02 PM
Jack Doyle
TE FA
Doyle had just one reception for four yards in Monday's loss to Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Doyle played on 50 of the offense's 69 snaps, but went out on routes on a season-low 40% of plays. He hasn't had more than two targets in each of the last three games and has fallen behind Mo Alie-Cox in the receiving options at tight end. At this point, he's become much more valuable as a run and pass blocker.
Jack Doyle TE FA Mon 10/4/21 6:37 PM
Jack Doyle
TE FA
Doyle had one reception for 24 yards on his only target in Sunday's win at Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Doyle played on just 21 of the offense's 71 snaps as the Colts may have limited his usage after he was limited in practice with a sore back. Mo Alie-Cox's two touchdown receptions and Kylen Granson's increased usage (30 snaps) may not bode well for Doyle's fantasy value even if he gets back to full strength.
Jack Doyle TE FA Sun 10/3/21 11:48 AM
Jack Doyle
TE FA
Doyle (back) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Doyle is out there if you need him Sunday, but with a 9/95/0 stat line through three games to date, he's only an option in deeper fantasy formats. If Doyle ends up limited at all Sunday, Mo Alie-Cox and rookie fourth-round pick Kylen Granson are available to absorb additional TE snaps.
Jack Doyle TE FA Fri 10/1/21 3:12 PM
Jack Doyle
TE FA
Doyle (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Doyle was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting the veteran tight end is trending in the right direction, but it remains to be seen whether he's progressed enough to suit up against the Dolphins. Mo Alie-Cox -- who normally splits snaps with Doyle -- and rookie fourth-round pick Kylen Granson presumably would see bumps in playing time if Doyle sits.
Jack Doyle TE FA Thu 9/30/21 4:00 PM
Jack Doyle
TE FA
Doyle (back) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
With back-to-back absences to start the week, Doyle's status for Sunday's game against the Dolphins is unclear. If he ends up inactive or limited this weekend, added tight end snaps would be on tap for Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson.