Here are the most interesting stories Thursday in the AFC North: Longtime ex-Baltimore Ravens kicker Matt Stover will make his return Sunday as a...

News: Colts PK Matt Stover attempted and made five extra points in Week 10 vs. New England. He did not attempt any field goals.

Analysis: Because he's the kicker in Indy right now, Stover remains a No. 1 Fantasy option who should do well at Baltimore, his former team, in Week 11

News: Colts PK Matt Stover made two field goals (both inside of 40 yards) and two extra points vs. the Texans in Week 9.

Analysis: Stover should continue to see opportunities with the Indy offense in Week 10 against the Patriots. Keep him active if you own him

News: Colts backup RB Chad Simpson didn't finish Week 10 vs. the Patriots because of a head injury. He saw playing time in place of a banged-up Joseph Addai and Donald Brown, gaining 36 yards on four carries.

Analysis: Simpson is a decent reserve to carry if you own Addai in a deep-roster league, but he's not worth your time in standard-scoring formats. We'll keep you posted on his injury, but don't expect him to play big at Baltimore in Week 11

Simpson had his bell rung in the first half of Sunday's game against the Patriots, but was later able to return.

Spin: He had been getting some touches behind Donald Brown, with Joseph Addai sidelined for a spell with a hand/finger injury.Sun, Nov 15

Chad Simpson suffered a head injury during tonight's game against New England, according to the Boston Globe on twitter.

Our View: Simpson is questionable to return. The club is thin at running back, with starter Joseph Addai (finger) also uncertain to return.

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts OG Ryan Lilja (shoulder, knee) has not been bothered by the knee that made him miss the entire season last year. Lilja is dealing with a shoulder injury and will be held out of the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29, as a precaution.

Ryan Lilja has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Lions due to a bruised shoulder, according to the Indianapolis Star.

Our View: He is yet to practice this week, and missed the entire 2008 season with a knee injury. He would be a solid starting guard if he can bounce back healthy.

CBSSports.com reports Indianapolis Colts OG Ryan Lilja (shoulder) will not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29, because of a shoulder injury.

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts CB Kelvin Hayden (hamstring) and OL Charlie Johnson (knee) are both expected to return to action in Week 7.

Indianapolis Colts OT Charlie Johnson (knee) missed the team’s practice Friday, Oct. 9. He is listed as questionable for Week 5 and will be a game-time decision.

Indianapolis Colts OT Charlie Johnson (knee) will be a game-time decision for Week 5.

Rushing had two punt returns for an average of 30 yards in Thursday's preseason win over the Eagles.

Spin: He missed last season with a knee injury, but looks healthy this summer and ready to take over the punt return job.Fri, Aug 21

The Colts placed T.J. Rushing on the injured reserve Tuesday with a knee injury.Rushing was competing for a return and special teams job.

Colts placed KR T.J. Rushing and TE Zac Herold on injured reserve Tuesday, ending their seasons. Rushing was having a very solid camp, but he suffered a ligament injury while covering a punt in Indy's first preseason game. Pierre Garcon, Devin Aromashodu and Courtney Roby will likely compete to return kicks. Herold was to provide depth at tight end, but suffered a knee injury in the last preseason game.Related: Zac Herold

Measuring Peyton Manning's value can be easy.Take one look at his contract. It's counting more than $21 million against the team's salary cap this s...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots’ young defense kept Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts under control for three quarters. The Patriots forced seven punts, made one interception and led 24-14 with 15 minutes left. But they couldn’...

Manning threw for 327 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions in the Colts' 35-34 win over New England on Sunday.

Impacts: Manning has been an absolute 300-yard machine this season, surpassing that mark in eight of the nine games during the Colts' unbeaten start. He also leads the NFL with 20 touchdown passes and is likely the frontrunner for a fourth MVP award at this point.

News: Colts QB Curtis Painter, TE Justin Snow, WR Hank Baskett, RB Mike Hart and TE Jacob Tamme all dressed for Indianapolis' Week 10 win over the Patriots but failed to record an offensive statistic.

Analysis: None of these players are worth using in the majority of leagues. Keep them reserved in all formats for Week 11 against Baltimore

News: The following players have been declared inactive for Indianapolis' Week 7 game at St. Louis: QB Curtis Painter, CB Tim Jennings, RB Mike Hart, WR Anthony Gonzalez, CB Marlin Jackson and K Adam Vinatieri.

Analysis: Gonzalez was ruled out earlier this week, but should be back soon. Vinatieri, meanwhile, is out for another few weeks. The other guys have no Fantasy value

Painter has made the final 53-man roster and will serve as the third quarterback for the Colts.

Spin: It's been several years since the Colts kept three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, but they liked his performance in the preseason.Sat, Sep 5

Brown (back) wasn't listed on Indianapolis' injury report on Wednesday.

Spin: It looks like he fully participated in practice. Colts team president Bill Polian said he missed playing time in the second half of Sunday's game due to a sore back, but it doesn't look like an issue for this week's game against Baltimore.Wed, Nov 18

Colts president Bill Polian said Donald Brown's shoulder bothered him a little bit during Monday night's win over the Patriots, but not enough to hinder the rookie runner. Polian also said that Brown came out of the game with a sore back, but nothing major. After Joseph Addai's first-quarter finger injury, Brown and Chad Simpson played in an even rotation. Brown's inability to separate from a career special teamer and former undrafted free agent isn't a good sign for the Colts' first-round pick in the immediate future. Brown isn't a fantasy option.Source: Indy Football Report

Brown's playing time was limited in the second half of Sunday's win over New England due to a sore back, Colts team president Bill Polian told the team's official web site

Spin: Polian described the injury as minor as the team decided to give Chad Simpson more carries as a precaution. Still, watch Brown's status in practice this week.Tue, Nov 17

Kyle DeVan made his first career start Sunday at right guard and didn't come off the field. It looks like DeVan has moved past Mike Pollak for the full-time job. It's a nice rise for DeVan, who was playing in the Arena Football League earlier this year.Source: Indianapolis Star Related: Mike Pollak

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts are starting Kyle DeVan, who's been rotating a lot with Mike Pollak...

Colts signed C Kyle DeVan to a two-year contract. Bill Polian loves his centers. DeVan, a former undrafted free agent from Oregon State, was last with the Boise Burn of the Arena Football League 2.Source: 2 News Boise

The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed Federkeil.

Impacts: The 290-pound Federkeil has played in 22 games in three seasons with Indianapolis, including three starts last year at right guard. He also played as a reserve at right tackle and on special teams.

Colts re-signed OL Dan Federkeil. Federkeil, a reserve, was an exclusive rights free agent after being undrafted out of the University of Calgary in 2006. The 6'6/290-pounder started three games last year, but the Colts would prefer not to have that happen again.

Colts re-signed OL Dan Federkeil. Federkeil, a reserve lineman, was an exclusive rights free agent after being undrafted out of the University of Calgary in 2006.Source: Colts.com

Robinson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, the Colts' official site reports.

Spin: Robinson missed practice all week, so he's pretty iffy, but with just six catches to date, he has yet to make a fantasy impact this season.Fri, Nov 20

Indianapolis Colts FB Gijon Robinson (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 and will be a game-time decision.

Indianapolis Colts FB Gijon Robinson (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and will be a game-time decision in Week 11.

Santi was signed from the Indianapolis' practice squad, the team's official web site reports.

Spin: He'll help out on special teams and may not get many passes thrown his way unless there are few injuries. Still, he's got strong receiving skills if he ever gets consistent playing time.Fri, Nov 6

Colts re-signed TE Tom Santi. He becomes the Colts' third tight end behind Dallas Clark and Jacob Tamme. Usual third TE Gijon Robinson has mostly been playing an "H-back" role.

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed TE Tom Santi Friday, Nov. 6. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

News: We know you're starting WR Reggie Wayne in Fantasy play in Week 11 anyway, and you should as he takes on the Ravens. Wayne's done well against them, totaling 10 catches for 160 yards and two TDs in last two against Baltimore.

Analysis: With the Ravens' secondary a mess and their pass rush not at full strength, the Colts should throw plenty against them. Start Wayne as a No. 1 Fantasy option

Wayne had 10 catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner as the Colts beat New England 35-34 on Sunday night.

Impacts: Wayne's monster effort at the end of the day likely swung a lot of fantasy matchups. There's no question Peyton Manning's top option is among the best - if not the best - fantasy options in the game right now at wide receiver.

Wayne had ten receptions for 126 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win over New England. He caught the game-winning touchdown with 13 seconds left.

Spin: Wayne had arguably his best game of the season in a high-profile rivalry game. With Peyton Manning and the passing game in top form, he could easily finish the season as the most productive fantasy receiver.Sun, Nov 15

Pierre Garcon fully practiced for the second straight day Friday, but is questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore, according to the Colts' official website. He is dealing with an ankle injury.

Our View: Austin Collie would likely see extra targets in the passing game if Garcon does not get the green light to play. Fully practicing is a good sign that he will be OK though.

Austin Collie missed practice Thursday, though he's listed as "not injury related." Collie isn't known to be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Ravens. Both he and Pierre Garcon are mediocre WR3 options in fantasy leagues this week.Source: colts.com

Collie had six receptions for 45 yards in Sunday's win over New England.

Spin: He had an early drop but drew a key pass interference call late in the game. With Pierre Garcon dropping several passes, Collie should continue to get the third most targets after Dallas Clark and Reggie Wayne. A head neck injury that knocked him out of last week's game didn't look like a factor.Mon, Nov 16

Austin Collie fully practiced Friday after sitting out yesterday, according to the Colts' official website.

Our View: Collie has been nursing a neck ailment, but is expected to play Sunday at Baltimore. He should continue to play a key role in the Colts' aerial attack with Anthony Gonzalez (knee) not ready to return.

Indianapolis Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He has been ruled out for Week 11.

NFL.com's Jason La Canfora reports that Anthony Gonzalez has a "chance" to return in Week 12 against the Texans. La Canfora confirms the obvious -- that Gonzo won't play Sunday against the Ravens -- but says he is "expected" to resume practicing next week. Gonzalez would be just three weeks removed from knee surgery in Week 12, so the Colts definitely wouldn't immediately reinsert him into the starting lineup. We'd bet heavily against him helping anyone in the fantasy playoffs as well.Source: NFL.com

Indianapolis Colts OT Dan Federkeil (concussion), SS Aaron Francisco (ankle) and CB Kelvin Hayden (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. They have been ruled out for Week 11.

Indianapolis Colts SS Aaron Francisco (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and is expected to miss Week 11.

Indianapolis Colts WR Hank Baskett (illness), CB Antoine Bethea (foot), OT Dan Federkeil (concussion), DT Eric Foster (back), CB Aaron Francisco (ankle), CB Kelvin Hayden (knee), TE Gijon Robinson (concussion), TE Justin Snow (elbow) and QB Jim Sorgi (shoulder) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.

...committed a total of only six penalties all year, but just one defensive pass interference -- on safety Tim Jennings for 3 yards. Jennings also has their lone defensive holding call. The Colts have not been...

Jennings (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Spin: We'll check back on his status leading up to Week 8's game against the 49ers.Sun, Oct 25

Indianapolis Colts CB Tim Jennings (calf) missed the team’s practice Friday, Oct. 23, and he is not expected to play Week 7.

In my column on Robert Mathis, I quoted Titans GM Mike Reinfeldt talking about players who get a reputation they can't shake.The sad thing is it ta...

News: Colts DE Robert Mathis had eight total tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble vs. the Patriots in Week 10.

Analysis: Mathis has proven to be a solid stat contributor as offenses focus on Dwight Freeney. Keep Mathis active as a No. 1 DL when the Colts play the Ravens next week

Mathis had two sacks and eight tackles in Sunday's win over New England.

Spin: The Patriots kept Dwight Freeney quiet at the expense of Mathis. He now has 8.5 sackes in nine games.Mon, Nov 16

Antonio Johnson is likely to start alongside Ed Johnson at defensive tackle with the Colts, according to their official team website.

Our View: Johnson is unproven in the NFL, but would provide good size at 6-3, 310 pounds. He could help improve a Colts' run defense that struggled in 2008.

Antonio Johnson and Ed Johnson are on track to enter the season as the Colts' starting defensive tackles. Neither has a big track record, but there's finally some size on this line (Ed is 6'2/296; Antonio is 6'3/310). How Tony Dungy thought he'd stop the run with 250-pounders Keyunta Dawson and Eric Foster last year is beyond us. The wider bodies should free up Gary Brackett to make more plays on the run.Source: colts.com Related: Dwight Freeney, Gary Brackett

Antonio Johnson and Ed Johnson are on track to enter the season as the Colts' starting defensive tackles. Neither has a big track record, but there's finally some size on this line (Ed is 6'2/296; Antonio is 6'3/310). How Tony Dungy thought he'd stop the run with 250-pounders Keyunta Dawson and Eric Foster last year is beyond us. The wider bodies should free up MLB Gary Brackett to make more plays on the run.Source: colts.com Related: Dwight Freeney, Gary Brackett

Wheeler will take over the starting outside linebacker job with Tyjuan Hagler out for the season with a ruptured biceps

Spin: Wheeler had six tackles and a sack last week after Hagler got hurt, so there's some upside here. Watch to see if he's used in more blitz packages because he's seen as more of a pass rusher.Wed, Nov 4

The Indianapolis Star reports that strong-side linebacker Tyjuan Hagler has been placed on injured reserve with a ruptured biceps muscle, effectively ending his season.

Our View: Hagler had 26 tackles in seven games this year, and will become a free agent this offseason. No word on if the Colts are interested in retaining him, as it likely depends on the play of Philip Wheeler, who figures to step into his spot on the defensive line.

Biceps Injury

INDIANAPOLIS -- The unbeaten Indianapolis Colts have lost starting linebacker Tyjuan Hagler for the rest of the season with a ruptured biceps.Coach Jim Caldwell said Hagler was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. (AP)

FF Today's Take: Philip Wheeler and Ramon Humber are in the mix to fill Hagler's void.

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky Tyjuan Hagler wasn't supposed to be in the Colts' defensive lineup this year. But when...

The undefeated Indianapolis Colts will have to go the rest of the season without a defensive starter. Colts linebacker Tyjuan Hagler has been placed on injured reserve with a ruptured biceps, an injury he suffered Sunday against the San Francisco...

The unbeaten Colts have lost starting linebacker Tyjuan Hagler for the rest of the season with a ruptured biceps. Coach Jim Caldwell said Hagler was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impacts: Second-year linebacker Philip Wheeler and undrafted rookie Ramon Humber are expected to replace Hagler. Indy also will promote rookie linebacker Cody Glenn to the active roster from the practice squad. Hagler was fourth on the team with 36 tackles.

Indianapolis Colts LB Freddy Keiaho (illness) missed the team’s practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 7, but he is expected to be available.

Keiaho missed Friday's practice due to an illness and is listed as questionable against St. Louis, the team's official web site reports.

Spin: He was able to practice the rest of the week, so we would assume a day or two of rest will have him ready to play on Sunday.Fri, Oct 23

News: With LB Gary Brackett returning to the lineup in Week 5, Freddy Keiaho will return to his role as a reserve linebacker.

Analysis: With the release of Jordan Senn this week, the Colts' starters are now Brackett, LB Clint Session and SLB Tyjuan Hagler with Ramon Humber, Keiaho and Philip Wheeler the reserves. Brackett is a solid tackle machine who can be counted on as a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy LB. Add him immediately if you need linebacker help. Keiaho has no Fantasy appeal

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky The Colts lost strongside linebacker Tyjuan Hagler and cornerback Marlin Jackson for the season with injuries...

Jackson (knee) was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Spin: He tore the ACL in his left knee after tearing the ACL in his right knee last season. His career looks in jeopardy at this point.Fri, Nov 6

The Indianapolis Colts have announced they have placed CB Marlin Jackson (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.

News: Colts DL Dwight Freeney has been listed as questionable for the team's Week 11 game at Baltimore with a hip injury. Freeney was a full participant in practice on Friday.

Analysis: Freeney is a solid option in IDP formats and should be able to play Week 11 at Baltimore. Keep him active in all formats unless he pops up on the inactives list Sunday

Freeney (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens despite having practiced fully Friday, the Colts' official site reports.

Spin: We expect Freeney to be good to go Sunday, but check back prior to kickoff to be sure if he is one of your IDPs.Fri, Nov 20

Dwight Freeney fully practiced Friday, but is questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore, according to the Colts' official website.

Our View: Freeney is nursing a hip ailment, but he expects to play. He leads the Colts with 9.5 sacks over nine games, and will aim to add to his total with second-year quarterback Joe Flacco in his crosshairs.

Muir had seven tackles and half a sack in Sunday's win over St. Louis.

Spin: He moved into the starting line after the release of Ed Johnson, but don't expect this kind of production every week. He's mostly a run stuffer.Mon, Oct 26

Daniel Muir is expected to make his first start at defensive tackle today with the Colts, according to the Indianapolis Star.

Our View: Muir is strong with a good motor, but does not garner fantasy attention for IDP leagues. Muir is getting more action following the release of Ed Johnson.

Muir will start at defensive tackle alongside Antonio Johnson after the release of Ed Johnson, head coach Jim Caldwell told the Indianapolis Football Report.

Spin: Muir isn't going to put up viable fantasy numbers, but watch closely to see if the Indy rush defense suffers with the changes. Johnson was strong against the run when healthy and in shape, but the Colts released him saying he was out of shape.Wed, Oct 21

Session had 14 tackles and an interception in Sunday's win over Houston.

Spin: Session had his second interception in two games and is having a strong season by averaging seven tackles per game.Sun, Nov 8

News: Notable Colts defenders from Week 9 include: LB Clint Session (14 total tackles, interception), CB Jerraud Powers (10 total tackles, interception), CB Jacob Lacey (nine total tackles), DB Antoine Bethea (nine total tackles, forced fumble), DE Dwight Freeney (four total tackles, 1.5 sacks) and DE Robert Mathis (three total tackles, half a sack).

Analysis: Of these defenders, Freeney, Mathis and Bethea are fine IDP league options while Session and Powers might begin pulling their weight in Fantasy play. The Colts host the Patriots in Week 10

Session (ankle) is listed active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Spin: He's good to go Sunday night despite having entered the game listed as questionable.Sun, Sep 27

Melvin Bullitt was injured in the third quarter of tonight's game against New England.

Our View: The safety is being checked out on the sideline, and his status is yet to be updated. The Colts' trainers have been very busy tonight.

Bullitt had seven tackles in Sunday's win over Houston.

Spin: He's no longer splitting playing time with Bob Sanders and will get all the snaps at strong safety. He's someone to consider adding in deeper IDP leagues as a result.Sun, Nov 8

Bullitt split playing time with Bob Sanders in Sunday's win over St. Louis and had three tackles.

Spin: Bullitt may lose his starting safety job with Sanders back from a knee injury, but he should still be on the field a significant amount of time. He'd likely be a starting safety for other teams given his improvement the past few seasons, so he'll frequently be on the field with Sanders.Mon, Oct 26

Colts president Bill Polian said that Bob Sanders (injured reserve, biceps) will be back next season as long as Sanders' recovery goes well. Polian called all of Sanders' injuries bad luck and said the strong safety was playing at an elite level before going down. Still, considering how well the Colts' secondary has played without Sanders and his monster contract that runs through 2012, don't be surprised if they shop or eventually cut him.Source: Indy Football Report

Colts president Bill Polian said that Bob Sanders (injured reserve, biceps) will be back next season as long as Sanders' recovery goes well. Polian called all of Sanders' injuries bad luck and said that the strong safety was still playing at an elite level before going down. Still, considering how well the Colts' secondary has played without Sanders and his monster contract that runs through 2012, don't be surprised if the Colts shop Sanders or eventually cut him.Source: Indy Football Report

With Colts safety Bob Sanders back on injured reserve with a season-ending elbow injury, some league observers have raised the possibility that the Colts might not bring him back in 2010.Colts G.M. Bill Polian threw water on that notion during...