The Indianapolis Colts' tight ends have struggled significantly this season, ranking near the bottom of the NFL in key receiving categories. With a lack of opportunities and a high drop rate, the tight ends have not been able to capitalize on the few chances they receive. Coach Shane Steichen emphasizes the need for execution and trust to improve their production as the team aims for a playoff push.

In a challenging game against the Jaguars, Colts quarterback Joe Flacco stepped in for the injured Anthony Richardson and delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 359 yards and 3 touchdowns. Despite the loss, Flacco showcased his skills by completing 33 of 44 passes and managing to avoid interceptions, although he did lose a fumble. His contributions included connecting with key receivers for touchdowns and adding some rushing yards.

The Indianapolis Colts have placed tight end Jelani Woods on season-ending injured reserve after he underwent surgery for turf toe. This marks a challenging period for Woods, who also missed the entirety of the previous season due to a hamstring injury, resulting in two consecutive years without playing. In his absence, tight ends Kylen Granson and Mo Alie-Cox are expected to step up and fill the gap left by Woods.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods, who has been on injured reserve with a hamstring injury since August, suffered a setback with his other hamstring during rehab. Head coach Shane Steichen did not commit to Woods returning in 2023. Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson have been sharing tight end duties, but they are not recommended fantasy pickups.

Tight end Mo Alie-Cox has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will be available to play in the Colts' upcoming game against the Jaguars. Alie-Cox sustained a concussion in last week's victory over the Titans, becoming the sixth Colts player since Week 1 to do so. The Colts are also getting healthier with left tackle Bernhard Raimann and defensive end Kwity Paye cleared from protocol. Quarterback Anthony Richardson has been placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, and right tackle Braden Smith will also miss the game.

Kylen Granson led Colts TEs with 3 targets in Sunday's win over the Titans, but he saw negative development for his role. Andrew Ogletree led the position in snaps, playing 40 to Granson's 26, according to Pro Football Focus. Granson still led in routes, but that lead shrank to 12-9 -- with TE Mo Alie-Cox adding 7 routes. That 42.9% route rate marked a second straight dip vs. 56.7% in Week 4 and 67.3% in Week 3. Ogletree added 2-16 receiving on 2 targets, and Alie-Cox caught his lone target for 17 yards. With TE Jelani Woods still due back from IR soon, it's tough to see any Colts TE as worth rostering in redraft leagues right now.

Colts tight end Kylen Granson is now listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans due to a hamstring injury. In Week 1, Granson led the Colts' tight ends with a 71% route rate and received six targets. If he is unable to play, the Colts will rely on Mo Alie-Cox and Andrew Ogletree at the tight end position.