RB · IND
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FA: DJ Giddens added
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DJ Giddens
RB · IND · 23 yrs · exp 1 · Kansas State
Status
- Game status
- Active
Keep Trade Cut (SF TEP)
From latest snapshot · trend vs ~7d prior when data allows.
Value
1,867
Rank
#274
Pos rank
#76
7d trend
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Latest: Sep 7, 2026 · 1,867
News
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NFL Trade Deadline Rumors | Dynasty Buys
Rumors swirl around Jonathan Taylor’s potential trade, with Colts veterans moving and depth chart shifts affecting dynasty rosters
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FA: DJ Giddens added, CJ Donaldson dropped
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Adds: DJ Giddens. Drops: CJ Donaldson
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FA: DJ Giddens dropped
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Drops: DJ Giddens
analyst
Seth McGowan a Top Stash as Teammate's Trade Rumors Heat Up
Seth McGowan is emerging as a priority waiver wire target for the Indianapolis Colts, with potential to take over the lead back role if Jonathan Taylor is traded. McGowan, the direct backup to Taylor, could step into an RB2 fantasy role, especially with limited competition from DJ Giddens. He is a recommended stash in deep redraft and dynasty leagues
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Seth McGowan A Waiver Target As Handcuff RB For Colts
Indianapolis Colts running back Seth McGowan appears to have fully wrested control of his team's RB2 job away from DJ Giddens, the other RB on the roster aside from starter Jonathan Taylor. Giddens dealt with a knee injury in Week 2, but was a healthy scratch for Week 3, as the coaching staff decided to make Taylor and McGowan the team's active running backs. There is essentially zero chance that McGowan will push the coaching staff to hand him more touches at the expense of Taylor, who's one of the best backs in the league. But the rookie would step into a large role if Taylor got injured, meaning he should be added by fantasy managers who want to handcuff Taylor and in deeper leagues where all RB2s are rostered. McGowan is a nice lottery ticket in an offense that was highly productive last season before quarterback Daniel Jones tore his Achilles tendon. He's been active and starting for the first four games, but likely still needs time to heal. McGowan could see 20 or more touches in games that Taylor misses. He carried the ball six times for 31 yards and caught one of his two targets for seven yards in a dominant win over the Washington Commanders in Week 4 while Giddens sat on the sideline, so it's obvious McGowan is the target to pickup off waivers
general
Terry McLaurin out for Commanders in London Sunday
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will not have wide receiver Terry McLaurin as a target in Sunday’s game against the Colts. McLaurin is inactive for the Week 4 matchup in London. He was added to the injury report on Friday with a hamstring injury and he was ruled out 90 minutes ahead of kickoff. The Colts will also be missing a wide receiver as Keenan Allen was ruled out on Saturday. Allen has a groin injury. Running back Rachaad White, quarterback Jayden Daniels, wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, safety Nick Cross, linebacker Javontae Jean-Baptiste, and guard Sam Cosmi are also inactive for Washington. The Colts made running back D.J. Giddens, defensive end George Gumbs, quarterback Riley Leonard, wide receiver Darius Slayton, and guard Dalton Tucker inactive along with Allen
analyst
Seth McGowan Is a Pure Contingency Play
Indianapolis Colts running back Seth McGowan has barely touched the ball through two games, but his spot on the depth chart is what keeps him interesting. McGowan caught one pass for no gain in Week 1, then had two carries for no yards against Kansas City. Jonathan Taylor has handled 43 carries and seven receptions over that same stretch, so there is no standalone role to chase. McGowan is still listed directly behind Taylor, though, and DJ Giddens has been inactive for both games. The rookie has played just 11.1% of the offensive snaps, which makes this a pure contingency bet. RotoBaller includes McGowan among its high-upside handcuffs and ranks him 52nd overall on the Week 3 waiver board, with an add recommendation in 14-team leagues. He is not worth forcing onto a shallow roster, but deeper-league managers looking for a direct backup to one of the league's busiest backs can justify stashing him now
general
Sunday Night Football: Chris Jones, Mansoor Delane active for Chiefs-Colts
Chris Jones and Mansoor Delane are officially active for the Chiefs-Colts game
analyst
Seth McGowan's Long Road Leads to the Colts' RB2 Job
Seth McGowan earns Colts RB2 spot, handcuff to Jonathan Taylor, moving ahead of DJ Giddens
RB · IND
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FA: DJ Giddens dropped
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Drops: DJ Giddens
analyst
Seth McGowan Requires Patience in Deeper Fantasy Leagues
Colts rookie RB Seth McGowan is a bench swing in most leagues, with depth chart and low usage keeping him out of the rotation
RB · IND
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FA: DJ Giddens dropped
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Drops: DJ Giddens
RB · IND
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FA: DJ Giddens dropped
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Drops: DJ Giddens
analyst
Seth McGowan Likely Does Enough to Win the Backup Job
Seth McGowan has a good chance of winning the backup running back job behind Jonathan Taylor
RB · IND
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Waiver: DJ Giddens added
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Adds: DJ Giddens
RB · IND
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FA: DJ Giddens dropped
sleeper-tx-free_agent+3 stories · 30dSource unavailable
Drops: DJ Giddens
RB · IND
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Waiver: DJ Giddens added
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Adds: DJ Giddens
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general
Colts TE Tyler Warren exits practice with an injury
Colts tight end Tyler Warren exited practice early with a suspected groin injury during 11-on-11 drills. He left the field with an athletic trainer. In other news, running back DJ Giddens participated in individual drills as he recovers from a hamstring injury
RB · IND
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DJ Giddens heavily dropped (#22)
Sleeper trending/drop: DJ Giddens (12471) count=6800 (Δ6800 vs prior poll)
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