Zach Pascal WR NYG (14) Fri 11/13/20 12:25 AM
Zach Pascal
WR NYG (14)
Pascal brought in four of five targets for 33 yards in the Colts' 34-17 win over the Titans on Thursday night.
EDGE Analysis
Pascal would have had a much more fruitful fantasy night had it not been for the fact he came up about half a yard short of the goal line on a third-quarter catch, a play that was originally ruled a touchdown before being reversed on replay. The third-year pro did hit the four-reception mark for the third time in the last four games, but his yardage total was his lowest since Week 5 against the Browns. With rookie Michael Pittman (7-101 on Thursday) appearing to expand his profile in the air attack by the week, Pascal may be even more challenged to produce noteworthy fantasy numbers moving forward.
Zach Pascal WR NYG (14) Sun 11/8/20 6:27 PM
Zach Pascal
WR NYG (14)
Pascal secured five of six targets for 55 yards in the Colts' 24-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
With T.Y. Hilton (groin) out of action and Jack Doyle (concussion) exiting the game in the first quarter, Pascal led the Colts in receptions while checking in second in receiving yards by one to Michael Pittman. Pascal remains a solid possession option, but he lacks the explosiveness to offer next-level fantasy upside and therefore isn't a reliable candidate to take over the deep routes Hilton often runs. Pascal will look to continue making solid contributions in a Week 10 Thursday night battle against the Titans.
Zach Pascal WR NYG (14) Sun 11/1/20 10:26 PM
Zach Pascal
WR NYG (14)
Pascal caught three of six targets for 44 yards during Sunday's 41-21 win over the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
Pascal led the team in targets while tying for the lead in receptions and finishing second in yardage. He recorded a long gain of 20 yards, which tied his third-longest of the season, and converted first downs on his other two receptions as well. T.Y. Hilton (groin) left the game with an injury, which in theory created more opportunities for Pascal, but he finished with modest numbers nonetheless. Whether Hilton plays or not next Sunday against the Ravens, Pascal will face a tough matchup and probably doesn't carry much fantasy upside given the nature of the Indianapolis offense.
Zach Pascal WR NYG (14) Mon 10/19/20 4:21 PM
Zach Pascal
WR NYG (14)
Pascal had four receptions for 54 yards on seven targets, including a 17-yard touchdown, in Sunday's win over the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Pascal has been working as the No. 2 receiver with injuries to Parris Campbell (knee) and Michael Pittman (leg), but he had just two targets last week amid Philip Rivers' struggles. With the Colts falling behind early Sunday, the Colts turned to the passing game with Rivers showing a significant improvement (105.4 passer rating). Pascal isn't in a high volume passing offense, so he may not be a steady source of production unless the Colts are forced to catch up like Sunday.
Zach Pascal WR NYG (14) Tue 10/13/20 9:07 PM
Zach Pascal
WR NYG (14)
Pascal corralled both of his targets for 15 receiving yards during Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old paced Indianapolis with 58 receiving yards during a 19-11 win over the Bears in Week 4, but he established a new season-low in yards Sunday despite playing 91 percent of the offensive snaps. Pascal proved during 2019 that he is capable of breaking big plays, as evidenced by his five touchdowns and 14.8 yards-per-catch average. Thus far in 2020, however, he's only once had more than four targets in a game, scoring one total TD.
Zach Pascal WR NYG (14) Sun 10/4/20 9:41 PM
Zach Pascal
WR NYG (14)
Pascal recorded three receptions on eight targets for 58 yards in Week 4 against the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Pascal worked as the Colts' deep threat -- he averaged 19.3 yards per reception -- but also led the team with eight targets. He accounted for Indy's longest gain of the day on a 36-yard reception during their first drive of the contest, helping set up a touchdown to cap the possession. With Parris Campbell (knee) and Michael Pittman (leg) both out, Pascal should continue to see plenty of targets as the team's number two receiver behind T.Y. Hilton. Pascal will have an exploitable matchup in Week 5 against a leaky Browns secondary.
Zach Pascal WR NYG (14) Mon 9/28/20 6:02 PM
Zach Pascal
WR NYG (14)
Pascal looks set for a larger role with Michael Pittman out after leg surgery and Parris Campbell set to undergo knee surgery, 107.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports. Pascal had two receptions for 34 yards in Sunday's 36-7 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Pascal will become the clear No. 2 receiver next to T.Y. Hilton with Daurice Fountain, Ashton Dulin and rookie Dezmon Patmon candidates to fill the No. 3 spot. It sounds like Pittman and Campbell, who was hurt Week 2, will miss significant time.
Zach Pascal WR NYG (14) Tue 9/22/20 12:45 PM
Zach Pascal
WR NYG (14)
Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni said Tuesday that Pascal will be the leader in a committee of players who will take reps at slot receiver while Parris Campbell (knee) is out indefinitely, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
EDGE Analysis
Since he already started in the Colts' first two games and handled snap shares north of 60 percent in both contests, Pascal isn't expected to see a dramatic increase in playing time sans Campbell, but he could stand to benefit from a potential role change. Though he scored a touchdown in the Week 2 win over the Vikings, Pascal hasn't been a major priority in the passing game for Philip Rivers thus far while working mostly as an outside receiver, garnering seven total targets. A move inside could allow Pascal to capture more looks; Rivers hasn't thrown downfield often this season, with his average depth of target (aDOT) of 7.6 yards ranking 12th-lowest among starting quarterbacks. Pascal will benefit from a favorable matchup Week 3 against a penetrable Jets defense that has thus far allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete 75.3 percent of passes for 7.0 yards per attempt.
Zach Pascal WR NYG (14) Mon 9/21/20 3:45 PM
Zach Pascal
WR NYG (14)
Pascal had three receptions for 19 yards, including a two-yard touchdown, on four targets in Sunday's 28-11 win over the Vikings
EDGE Analysis
Pascal played on 59 of the offense's 73 snaps as he was pressed into a larger role after Parris Campbell was hurt. With Campbell set to miss significant time with a knee injury, Pascal and Micheal Pittman will serve as the No. 2 and 3 receivers with an uncertain mix who will stay on the field in two-receiver sets.
Zach Pascal WR NYG (14) Sun 9/20/20 11:42 AM
Zach Pascal
WR NYG (14)
Pascal (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Pascal steadily increased his practice activity throughout the week, advancing from no participation to full participation between Wednesday and Friday. Though Michael Pittman (toe) is active after entering the weekend listed as questionable, Pascal should still take on a healthy snap count while being locked into a regular role in three-wideout formations alongside T.Y. Hilton and Parris Campbell.