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Colts face critical matchup against Chiefs as fantasy outlook dims

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:08 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Colts face critical matchup against Chiefs as fantasy outlook dims

Summary

The Indianapolis Colts are set to play the Kansas City Chiefs on September 20, 2026. After a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Colts' fantasy players, including Jonathan Taylor, Alec Pierce, and Josh Downs, might see a decline in value based on their quarterback Daniel Jones' performance. Jones showed struggles in the previous game after returning from injury, raising concerns about his ability to support the team's skill players. Following the Chiefs game, the Colts will visit a tough Texans defense and then face a challenging five-game stretch, potentially affecting their season outlook and playoff hopes.

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By the Numbers

•Colts lost 41-23 to the Ravens in Week 1
•Daniel Jones struggled after returning from injury
•Fantasy values of key players may decline with another loss
•Next match against the Chiefs is critical for team outlook
•Four of the next five games will be on the road

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4:08 PMYahoo Sports — How a bad Colts loss tonight could signal a fantasy implosion

What they're saying

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Here's why the season-long fantasy values of Jonathan Taylor, Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren could plummet after tonight's matchup against the Chiefs.
— Yahoo Sports

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