The Indianapolis Colts are holding their breath this week as wide receiver Keenan Allen is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Steelers. Allen’s status is a massive concern after he was a late scratch last weekend, missing their win over the Commanders in London due to a groin injury.
Allen’s Questionable Status Looms Large
It’s a rollercoaster ride for Allen’s recovery this week. He spent Wednesday and Thursday limited in practice, which isn’t exactly the confidence booster the Colts needed. Thankfully, he did manage to log a full practice by the end of the week. That’s a good sign, right? Maybe. But a groin injury, especially one that kept him out entirely last week, is never something you can just shake off. Getting him on the field at less than 100% could be a risk, and the Colts have to decide if it’s worth it with the Steelers coming to town.
More Receivers Out, Defensive Starters Questionable Too
As if Allen’s situation wasn’t enough, the Colts’ receiving corps is looking pretty banged up. Darius Slayton, another wideout, was just added to the injury report on Friday with a knee issue and is also listed as questionable. The kicker with Slayton? He hasn’t even played for the Colts yet since signing last month, so losing him now before he even gets going would be a tough break. And to top it off, Ashton Dulin is completely out with a hamstring injury. That’s three wide receivers potentially sidelined or playing hurt, which is a brutal hit to any offense.
The injury woes don’t stop there, either. Defensive end Arden Key is ruled out with a hamstring issue, and tight end Will Mallory won’t play due to a thumb injury. Even cornerback Charvarius Ward is questionable with a combination of rest and a groin problem. It looks like the Colts are limping into this matchup.
The Colts have their work cut out for them this Sunday against the Steelers. With key players like Keenan Allen’s availability in doubt and multiple other starters out or questionable, they’re going to need their depth to step up big time if they want to keep their momentum going after last week’s win.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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