- Andrew Luck
- #12
- Team IND
- Pos QB
- Status AActive
- Owner FA
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Staying busy despite no practice
Luck (calf/ankle) hasn't practiced since July 28, but he's been a regular participant in walk-through sessions and has been working with throwing specialist Tom House, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Luck has stayed busy during his absence from practice, with the recent work including an on-field workout prior to Saturday's preseason loss to the Browns. He's already been ruled out of practice through the end of this week, but the Colts remain optimistic about having him ready for Week 1 at Los Angeles. Given that he's still dealing with pain, Luck may not have his usual mobility if he does in fact make it back for the opener. For what it's worth, top wideout T.Y. Hilton said he isn't at all…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 22 at 6:05am by Rotowire.com
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Won't practice this week
Luck (calf/ankle) will not practice this week, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Analysis: Per the report, a "combination of full-speed movement and pain threshold" is what's keeping the QB from practicing at this stage. Luck's workout in advance of this past Saturday's preseason game against the Browns provided some promising optics, but the fact that he's not practicing this week doesn't exactly help his chances of being ready to start the Colts' regular-season opener. As long as Luck is sidelined, Jacoby Brissett will handle the first-team QB reps.
Published: Tue, Aug 20 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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Works out before Saturday's game
Luck (calf/ankle) displayed decent mobility during a workout before Saturday's preseason game against the Browns, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Among the drills, Luck moved side-to-side, stepped over bags, and set his feet before making throws, per Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis. While the optics of the activity are obvious, the Colts likely wouldn't have allowed Luck to work out in such a fashion if his left calf and ankle couldn't handle it. His next step will be to take the practice field in some capacity before next Saturday's exhibition versus the Bears. After that game, coach Frank Reich is expected to make a decision…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Hopeful for Week 1 appearance
The Colts have "guarded optimism" regarding Luck's (calf/ankle) ability to be ready for Week 1 against the Chargers in Los Angeles, Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Luck will have to make quick progress with his injury, which initially was termed a strained calf but also involves a high-ankle issue. The reason? Coach Frank Reich wants to make a decision on his starting quarterback for the regular-season opener after the Colts' third preseason game on Aug. 24. Upcoming practices may go a long way to determining whether Luck is on pace for game action on Sept. 8, but the veteran signal-caller hasn't practiced in weeks. If Luck is deemed unable to play Week…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Week 1 decision up in air
Coach Frank Reich would like to make a decision on the Week 1 starting quarterback between Luck (calf/ankle) and Jacoby Brissett after the Colts' third preseason game Aug. 24 against the Bears, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Because general manager Chris Ballard is of the belief that Luck won't make an appearance during the exhibition slate, the veteran signal-caller will likely have to return to practice and make significant progress to gain the Colts' confidence. Previously diagnosed with a strained left calf, Luck is also tending to a high-ankle issue, a combination that has allowed for just three training-camp practices to date. While Luck focuses on rehabilitation, the Colts will continue to give Brissett…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 14 at 4:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Not expected to play in preseason
Colts general manager Chris Ballard doesn't expect Luck (calf/ankle) to play in the preseason, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per the report, injury rehab will be the focus for Luck, and the QB "will need to get in a certain amount of practice time in order to be ready for the start of the regular season." Meanwhile, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin relays that the Colts "believe once they get (Luck's) ankle pain under control, things will progress quickly." In any case, there's no concrete timetable for the signal-caller's return to practice, and it can't be considered a lock that he'll be ready in time…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 13 at 5:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Ankle also an issue
General manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday that Luck, who was known to be battling a calf strain, is now a dealing with high-ankle issue as well, ESPN's Mike Wells reports.
Analysis: Ballard also noted that Luck will "most likely" not play in the preseason. In regard to the QB's Week 1 status, Indy's GM added "we're three and a half weeks away from regular season, so I'm not ready to say (Luck's regular season is in jeopardy)." In Luck's continued absence, Jacoby Brissett will handle the Colts' first-team QB reps.
Published: Tue, Aug 13 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with bone injury
Colts owner Jim Irsay said Luck's injury involves a "small little bone" issue, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: The injury has been reported as a calf strain dating back to May when Luck was held out of spring practices. The new information explains why he still feels pain three months later and has participated in just three practices at training camp. Irsay did say he's "very confident" about Luck overcoming the issue, which could be interpreted as optimism about the quarterback's recovery, or rather as optimism about his ability to play through the injury once the regular season begins. Luck was held…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 13 at 6:17am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing this week
Luck (calf) won't participate in joint practices with the Browns this week, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Luck was held out of Thursday's preseason opener and didn't practice over the weekend. He isn't expected to need surgery or believed to be at risk of suffering a more serious injury, but it's nonetheless concerning that his calf strain from the spring still hasn't healed. The Colts surely will hold Luck out for their second game of the preseason Saturday against Cleveland, allowing Jacoby Brissett to get the start.
Published: Mon, Aug 12 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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Starts watching practice
Luck (calf) attended practice Sunday on the sidelines wearing a red jersey, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Luck didn't travel with the Colts to their preseason game Thursday and hadn't been seen at most of the nine practices he's missed due to a setback with his calf injury. It's not clear when he may return. While this may be a sign of progress, he'll need to step on the practice field before we can be more confident he'll be ready for the regular season. Luck and the team have said they're confident he'll be ready for Week 1, but Luck also said he is dealing with some pain in his calf after…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 11 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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To miss next three practices
Luck (calf) will not participate in the Colts' next three practices, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Coach Frank Reich said that Luck is still dealing with some pain, so it looks like the Colts are going to continue to be cautious with their starting quarterback. Luck has insisted that he will be ready for the start of the regular season, but he will continue to be monitored on a week-to-week basis. Expect another update to come at some point in the middle of next week.
Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 11:29am by Rotowire.com
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Remains confident he'll play Week 1
Luck said he has no doubt he'll be ready for the start of the regular season, but he still is a little concerned about his calf injury, according to Peter King of NBC Sports. "At times I do worry about it. It can be frustrating," Luck said.
Analysis: Luck isn't practicing this week after a setback to a calf strain that also kept him off the field in offseason workouts. While three MRIs showed nothing more than a strain, Luck has slightly left the door open that the calf problem could linger. Luck and the team say they are confident that he'll be ready for Week 1, but fantasy owners should closely watch his status given that a 2015 torn shoulder labrum ultimately kept Luck out of the entire 2017 campaign despite routine updates suggesting…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 5 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing next week
Coach Frank Reich said Saturday that Luck (calf) won't take part in practices during the upcoming week, Zak Keefer of The Athleticreports.
Analysis: Luck has been spotted throwing and running during walkthroughs at practice, so it's not as if the star quarterback has been completely limited during training camp. Still, the health of Lucks' left calf is worth monitoring considering the injury has lingered since the start of June's OTAs and will keep him out of the team's preseason opener against the Bills. The 29-year-old "absolutely" expects to be ready to go Week 1, but fantasy owners should view the situation with at least some skepticism…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 3 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Plans to play in Week 1
Luck (calf) "absolutely" expects to be available for Week 1 action, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The QB, who is currently dealing with a calf strain, noted Tuesday that he's undergone X-rays, while adding that his "Achilles is not at extra risk, there is no tear or swelling indicated." Additionally, it has been determined that Luck won't require any sort of surgery to address the issue. Per George Bremer of the Anderson Herald Bulletin, the time off that Luck (who has felt pain in both his ankle and calf) plans to take this week is "about resolving the issue moving forward and not dealing…read more
Published: Tue, Jul 30 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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Still bothered by calf strain
Luck (calf) won't practice the next two days, nor will he play in the preseason opener against Buffalo on Aug. 8, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: A calf strain kept Luck off the field throughout the offseason program and now is limiting his participation in training camp. Coach Frank Reich admits the quarterback is still dealing with pain, but Reich also said Luck likely would be able to play if the Colts had a regular-season game this upcoming weekend, per Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis. Reich said it's too early to know if Luck will play in the second or third week of the preseason, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Published: Tue, Jul 30 at 8:00am by Rotowire.com
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Increasing activity level
Luck participated in 7-on-7 drills at Friday's practice, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports. "He looked sharp," coach Frank Reich said. "His drops looked good, everything on schedule."
Analysis: A strained calf kept Luck sidelined during OTAs and mandatory minicamp, and his lack of throws (at least to teammates) extended into the time between the offseason program and training camp. With two sessions now behind him, he's generated a positive spin from Reich, who likely approved of his 9-for-9 showing Friday. Expect Luck to continue ramping up his workload as he prepares for perhaps one exhibition outing in advance of the regular season.
Published: Fri, Jul 26 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Will be eased into action
Luck will have his reps limited early in training camp after missing OTAs and June minicamp while recovering from a calf strain, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports. "Just working [Luck] back in," general manager Chris Ballard said Wednesday. "We don't want him to get out here and have a setback."
Analysis: While it would be optimal to see Luck going full speed at the onset of camp, it doesn't sound like he's in any danger of missing the start of the regular season. After the Colts upgraded their skill-position weapons in the offseason in addition to maintaining one of the league's best offensive lines, Luck has a prime setup to pile up yards and touchdowns.
Published: Wed, Jul 24 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared from calf strain
Luck (calf) is healthy for the start of training camp, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Luck was held out of OTAs and June minicamp while recovering from a calf strain. His availability for training camp never seemed in doubt, and it appears T.Y. Hilton (ankle), Eric Ebron (groin) and Jack Doyle (hip/kidney) also avoided the PUP list. Between the skill-position weapons, the coaching staff and the offensive line, Luck has a prime setup to pile up yards and touchdowns.
Published: Mon, Jul 22 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing this week
Coach Frank Reich said Tuesday that Luck (calf) will not practice this week, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: It appears Luck will be back in time for training camp, as Reich reiterated there is no real concern surrounding the health of the quarterback's calf. The Colts merely are being cautious during their offseason program.
Published: Tue, Jun 11 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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Still sidelined at OTAs
Luck (calf) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: At this point, it seems pretty safe to say that Luck will be held out of all of OTAs for the third straight season. The calf strain the quarterback is resting doesn't seem to be a huge concern for the Colts, and they should have another update on his health once the team begins its mandatory minicamp next week.
Published: Tue, Jun 4 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Still bothered by calf
Luck (calf) isn't practicing Wednesday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: A calf strain has kept Luck off the field for OTAs, allowing Jacoby Brissett to work with the first-team offense. As long as it doesn't involve his throwing shoulder, a minor injury at this time of year shouldn't really matter for Luck. Training camp will provide plenty of opportunities for Luck to work with new targets Devin Funchess and Parris Campbell.
Published: Wed, May 29 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined with minor calf strain
Luck did not participate in OTAs on Tuesday due to a calf strain, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: There appear to be no concerns coming from the Colts regarding their starting quarterback's health, as Luck has felt healthy all offseason, and he said last month it's been the best of his career. Indianapolis is likely just taking extra precautions with Luck this early in the offseason.
Published: Tue, May 21 at 8:27am by Rotowire.com
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Feels good after healthy offseason
Luck said the 2019 offseason has been the best of his professional career, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Following three consecutive offseasons devoted to rehab/recovery for his right shoulder, Luck was finally able to step away from his job and took the opportunity to get married in March. He's now back alongside his teammates for the start of the offseason program, with a plan that doesn't include any throwing during the initial phase of workouts. The Colts haven't made much noise with free-agent additions on offense, but they already have a strong foundation and still have a ton of cap space to…read more
Published: Tue, Apr 16 at 11:29am by Rotowire.com
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Puts shoulder injury behind him
Luck completed 67 percent of his passes for 4,592 yards with 39 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 2018. He gained 148 rushing yards and no touchdowns on 46 carries.
Analysis: Fourteen and a half months ago, Luck's future in football was in question due to unrelenting problems with his throwing shoulder. A gradual and patient recovery process has made the quarterback as good as new again, as Luck -- making his return after missing the entire 2017 season -- turned in arguably the best season of his career while leading a slow-starting Colts squad to the playoffs for the first time in four years. The performance earned him PFWA's 2018 NFL Comeback Player of the Year…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 18 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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Struggles in divisional round
Luck completed 19 of 36 passes for 203 yards and one touchdown while rushing twice for 17 yards in Saturday's 31-13 playoff loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: The Colts didn't manage any offensive points until the fourth quarter -- though Adam Vinatieri did miss a 23-yard field goal -- as Luck went 7-of-12 for 76 yards in the first half. The usually porous Chiefs defense put on its best display of the season, as they were able to apply pressure and disrupt Luck's passing lanes early on. The 5.6 yards per attempt represent his worst output since being shut out at Jacksonville in Week 13.
Published: Sat, Jan 12 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Cruises to wild-card win
Luck completed 19 of 32 passes for 222 yards and had two touchdowns and one interception while rushing eight times for 29 yards in Saturday's win over the Texans.
Analysis: The overall numbers aren't overwhelming, but Luck helped build a 21-0 lead by going 16-of-22 for 192 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. The Colts defense stymied the Texans all afternoon, allowing Luck to hand off to Marlon Mack and bleed the clock in the second half to secure the win. The veteran signal caller has a marque matchup next week against a Chiefs defense that is second worst in the NFL against the pass (273.4 YPG)
Published: Sat, Jan 5 at 6:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team to playoffs
Luck completed 24 of 35 pass attempts for 285 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 33-17 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Luck was in fine form when his team needed him most, finding soft spots within the Titans' zone defense with ease. The 28-year-old finishes the regular season with 4,593 passing yards and 39 touchdowns to 15 interceptions. Those excellent numbers are not surprising based on what we have seen from Luck in the past, but they are shocking based on how uncertain the health of his shoulder was heading into the season. Many owners probably got a steep discount on the top-tier QB for that reason, but…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 9:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws for two scores in win
Luck completed 31 of 47 passing attempts for 357 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Giants. He also rushed twice for 13 yards.
Analysis: The Colts scored just one rushing touchdown in the first half, but Luck threw a short score in each of the final two quarters, including a one-yard pass to Chester Rogers with under a minute remaining to win the game. It was an important rebound for the most important week of the fantasy season after the 29-year-old threw for just 192 yards and no touchdowns in Week 15. Indianapolis will wrap up the regular season at Tennessee in Week 17.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws for 192 yards
Luck completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 192 yards and gained 20 additional yards on six carries during Sunday's 23-0 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Luck completed just 59 percent of his passes and averaged 7.1 yards per attempt while struggling against a solid Cowboys defense. He benefited from the stellar performances of his own defense and running game, however, which in turn merely required him to manage the offense efficiently. Luck has struggled by his lofty standards of late, posting a 2:2 TD:INT over the last three games and topping 250 yards just once in that stretch. He'll face a more favorable matchup at home against the Giants…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Rebounds with strong game Sunday
Luck completed 27 of 41 passing attempts for 399 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Texans. He added 16 yards on six rushing attempts.
Analysis: A week after getting shut out by Jacksonville, Luck responded with his second-best yardage total of the season on the way to a key divisional win on the road. While the 29-year-old was kept out of the end zone for a fifth consecutive quarter to open the game, he would lead three straight scoring drives in the second to give the Colts a 17-7 lead at the half. Luck returns home Week 15 for yet another tough matchup with Dallas.
Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Streak snapped with shutout loss
Luck completed 33 of 52 passes for 248 yards and an interception in Sunday's 6-0 loss to Jacksonville. He also rushed twice for 16 yards.
Analysis: Luck couldn't get anything going against a swarming Jaguars defense that looked more like last year's stellar unit than this season's mistake-prone group. He finally found a rhythm on Indianapolis' frantic final drive, but a dubious call that awarded Jacksonville a tackle in-bounds rather than stopping the clock with a few seconds left ended the game. This disappointing performance snapped an eight-game streak with at least three touchdown passes in each for Luck, and starting a new one won't…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws three TD passes
Luck completed 30 of 37 pass attempts for 343 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Luck connected on 81 percent of his passes and spread the ball around to nine different receivers as he averaged a healthy 9.3 yards per attempt. He threw an interception on back-to-back drives just before halftime, but he connected with Eric Ebron for a pair of touchdowns and added another to Jack Doyle. Most importantly, he led his team to a come-from-behind victory thanks to a last-minute field goal. Luck has now thrown at least three touchdown passes in eight straight games and will look to…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Tosses three scores versus Titans
Luck completed 23 of 29 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 38-10 win over the Titans.
Analysis: How is that arm doing? Pretty well, it seems, as Luck javelined a 68-yard touchdown pass on a rope to speedster T.Y. Hilton midway through the second quarter, one of two touchdown passes the two connected for on the day. Luck has been dominating his competition over the past month with a 13:1 TD:INT ratio over his past four games. Also notable is the fact that Indianapolis has built some semblance of a running attack with Marlon Mack, Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines, thereby taking some heat…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws three TDs in win over Jaguars
Luck completed 21 of 29 pass attempts for 285 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 29-26 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Luck was sharp against one of the league's best pass defenses, completing 72 percent of his passes while connecting with eight different receivers. He threw a pair of touchdown passes to Eric Ebron and added another to Mo Alie-Cox, pushing his TD:INT to 10:1 over the last three games. Luck now has at least three touchdown passes in each of his last six games and has helped his team win three straight to get back near .500 for the season. He'll look to continue what's been a tremendous…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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