NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

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.

9.8
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
116
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
Michael Pittman
PIT
18.9
avg pts vs Colts (2 games)
#3 Target
Stefon Diggs
17.3
avg pts vs Colts (2 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Jayden Higgins
HOU
10.3
S2025 Wk18 Jaylin Noel
HOU
2.3
S2025 Wk18 Xavier Hutchinson
HOU
13.4
S2025 Wk17 Jakobi Meyers
JAX
7.9
S2025 Wk17 Parker Washington
JAX
19
S2025 Wk17 Brian Thomas
JAX
7.9
S2025 Wk16 Demarcus Robinson
SF
10.3
S2025 Wk16 Mike Evans
SF
14.1
S2025 Wk16 Christian Kirk
SF
6.7
S2025 Wk15 Cooper Kupp
SEA
9.6

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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 9.8 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (116 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), Michael Pittman (18.9 avg pts in 2 games), Stefon Diggs (17.3 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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