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Indianapolis Colts Defense vs Wide Receivers

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Colts allow to wide receivers. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

9.5
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
142
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Colts

Players who have historically scored most against the Indianapolis Colts defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Nico Collins
HOU
19.6
avg pts vs Colts (2 games)
#2 Target
Rashee Rice
KC
18.2
avg pts vs Colts (2 games)
#3 Target
Justin Jefferson
CLE
15
avg pts vs Colts (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Indianapolis Colts (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Parker Washington
JAX
3.6
S2026 Wk8 Jakobi Meyers
JAX
4.4
S2026 Wk8 Brian Thomas Jr.
JAX
8.2
S2026 Wk7 Justin Jefferson
MIN
8.4
S2026 Wk7 Justin Jefferson
MIN
8.4
S2026 Wk7 Jauan Jennings
MIN
5.4
S2026 Wk7 Jordan Addison
MIN
4.3
S2026 Wk6 Elic Ayomanor
TEN
1.3
S2026 Wk6 Carnell Tate
TEN
19
S2026 Wk6 Wan'Dale Robinson
TEN
5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Indianapolis Colts defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Indianapolis Colts allow an average of 9.5 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (142 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Indianapolis Colts?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Indianapolis Colts: Nico Collins (19.6 avg pts in 2 games), Rashee Rice (18.2 avg pts in 2 games), Justin Jefferson (15 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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