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The Indianapolis Colts released their Friday practice report.
The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 13 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the New England Patriots.
Center Tanor Bortolini has been ruled OUT Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots due to a concussion. Bortolini has not practiced all week due to the injury as he was unable to pass through the concussion protocol. With Bortolini OUT this week expect to see Danny Pinter get his first start of the year in his place as Center. Pinter will be the Colts third starting Center this year.
Wide receiver Josh Downs has been ruled OUT Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots due to a shoulder injury. Downs has not practiced all week due to the injury and was described as a long shot to play this week. With Downs OUT this week expect to see rookie AD Mitchell get the lion share of Downs snaps.
Wide receiver Ashton Dulin has been ruled OUT Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots due to an ankle injury. Dulin like Downs has not practiced all week due to the injury and the Colts will need to replace two receivers snaps on offense and special teams. Expect to see more of rookie Anthony Gould this week.
Right tackle Braden Smith has been ruled OUT Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots due to a personal matter. Smith has not practiced all week due to the personal matter but not much light has been shed on the issue. With Smith OUT this week expect to see rookie Matt Goncalves line up at right tackle in place of Smith. Goncalves will be starting in his fifth game, four of which he had replaced Bernhard Raimann at left tackle. Goncalves will have his hands full with the Patriots defensive line which boasts some good pass rushers.
Wide receiver Alec Pierce QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game against the Patriots with a foot injury. Pierce missed two practices earlier in the week but managed to practice fully today. Shan Steichen said he expect Pierce to play but there are no guarantees he will be available. The Colts could go into Sunday’s game down three of their top four receivers.
