NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Indianapolis Colts Defense vs Running Backs

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

10.1
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
75
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Colts

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

#1 Target 🎯
Joe Mixon
25.1
avg pts vs Colts (2 games)
#2 Target
Rico Dowdle
PIT
20.6
avg pts vs Colts (2 games)
#3 Target
Tyjae Spears
TEN
13.8
avg pts vs Colts (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Indianapolis Colts (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Evan Hull
HOU
1.1
S2025 Wk18 British Brooks
HOU
6.3
S2025 Wk18 David Montgomery
HOU
6.5
S2025 Wk18 Woody Marks
HOU
6.8
S2025 Wk18 Dare Ogunbowale
UNK
1.9
S2025 Wk17 DeeJay Dallas
JAX
2.1
S2025 Wk16 Christian McCaffrey
SF
32.6
S2025 Wk15 Zach Charbonnet
SEA
3.1
S2025 Wk14 LeQuint Allen
JAX
2.8
S2025 Wk13 David Montgomery
HOU
12.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Indianapolis Colts defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Indianapolis Colts allow an average of 10.1 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (75 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Indianapolis Colts?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Indianapolis Colts: Joe Mixon (25.1 avg pts in 2 games), Rico Dowdle (20.6 avg pts in 2 games), Tyjae Spears (13.8 avg pts in 3 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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