Colts GM Chris Ballard told reporters Wednesday that WR T.Y. Hilton will go on Injured Reserve but will be designated to return if healthy.

Related Players: Michael Pittman Jr., Parris Campbell, Mike Strachan, Zach Pascal, Nyheim Hines

The longtime Colt is in the sweet spot of the aging curve for declining play and injuries have not been kind to him. This is an immediate boost for the rest of the Colts wideouts and allows more work for running backs out of the backfield.

Colts RB snaps from Sunday:

Jonathan Taylor 34-of-61
Nyheim Hines 22
Jordan Wilkins 6

Taylor now has now out-touched Hines 64-29 in last three games together, meaning Taylor is the clear RB1 for the Colts right now. The Colts get the Texans and then the Steelers over the next two fantasy playoff weeks.

Colts RB Nyheim Hines could continue to see the bulk of work in the Colts’ backfield in Week 11 against the Packers.

Hines had 100 total scrimmage yards last week and, as Rapoport notes, there has been some inconsistency with rookie Jonathan Taylor. Green Bay has been one of the most favorable matchups for fantasy running backs this season. In fact, heading into the week, all three Colts backs (Hines, Taylor and Jordan Wilkins) rank in our top 40 half-PPR running backs, with Hines up top at No. 29.

Frank Reich on level confidence in Jonathan Taylor: "I have a level of confidence in all of our backs ... I wish I could have gotten him more touches later in the game."

Related players: Jordan Wilkins, Nyheim Hines

Taylor did score his team's only TD but finished with a rushing line of just 6-27-1 while Wilkins ran 11 times for 39 yards. Taylor had a key fumble lost as well which could have contributed to his lack of touches. Taylor has had one carry in the second half in each of the last two games. Right now, it looks like a three-headed committee at RB for the Colts.

Frank Reich acknowledges that starting RB Jonathan Taylor has "a little bit of an ankle injury."

Related players: Jordan Wilkins, Nyheim Hines

Keefer pointed out it didn't come up until after the win. Keefer added, if needed, Wilkens has proven he's ready to go. Wilkens finished with a 20-89-1 line and added a catch for 24 yards. Hines played a huge role in the passing game with a line of 3-54-2. Taylor owners may want to try and get Wilkens off the wire this week in case the Taylor injury lingers.

Jordan Wilkins (calf) played just four snaps yesterday.

Related players: Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines

The tweet went on to say Taylor to handled 92% of the RB carries and 36% of the RB targets. Hines seems to just be a factor on passing plays and downs.

Even with Marlon Mack out, the presence of Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Wilkins (40 yards on nine carries Sunday) and this Colts offensive line, the five guys up front that have set the tone for this team ever since that turning point back in 2018.

These Colts are going to Run the Damn Ball.

They’ve got the horses to do it.

Related players: Nyheim Hines

The story said the Colts are looking to find their identity and running the ball could be it. One thing to note his Week 1 star Hines wasn't really involved in Week 2, catching just one ball for four yards. Instead it was Wilkins who was the backup to Taylor with his 9-40-0 line. For Taylor owners, Wilkens may end up being the handcuff to own with Hines playing more of a passing-down role.