Kevin Szafraniec kicks off his deep dive into the AFC South by identifying the best and worst picks on the Indianapolis Colts’ roster in 2026 best ball drafts.
The Colts were the league’s hottest team in the first half of 2025, running roughshod over most opponents who dared to stand in their way. With their dreams of lifting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season looking more and more like a real possibility, the decision-makers in Indianapolis decided to mortgage their future in an attempt to go all-in on the present.
Heading into Week 10 with a 7-2 record, the Colts traded away their 2026 and 2027 first-round picks for star cornerback Sauce Gardner. Unfortunately, the team’s momentum would be brought to a screeching halt not long after, as their new addition and the leader of their offense would both miss most of the rest of the season with injury.
In the end, the Colts missed the playoffs despite having the league’s best record in the first half of the year. But the team was not content to sit on their laurels, spending big money this offseason to retain some of their biggest contributors from 2025.
Will the investments pay off, or did Indianapolis’ injury misfortunes slam shut their brief championship window?
In this series, we will focus on best ball ADP from the FFPC slim format, which features 20-round drafts, tight-end premium scoring (1.5 points per TE reception and 1.0 PPR for all other positions), and starting lineups consisting of one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, and two standard flex spots.
Catch up on all the previous installments of this series:
NFC West
- Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba the Only Game in Town for the Defending Champs?
- Offseason Upgrades Could Fuel a Dominant Rams Rushing Attack
- Young Superstars are Arizona’s Fantasy Oasis
- Are San Francisco’s Stars Closer to the Lombardi Trophy or the Retirement Home?
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