The Indianapolis Colts (3-2) snapped a five-game losing streak against the Tennessee Titans (2-3) in a 23-16 win at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 5.
The divisional victory marked the first home win of the season and the first time the Colts beat the Titans at home since the 2018 season. They did so on the back of a strong rushing attack from Zack Moss and an active day from the front seven.
When taking stock of a player’s performance, it’s best to be fluid. A player’s stock will fall and rise throughout the season so none of this is set in stone. However, it is important to take note of the narratives and storylines taking place as the campaign progresses.
A player’s stock can be impacted by factors such as their performance or the type of snaps they receive during the games.
Here’s a look at the stock report for the Colts following the Week 5 win:
Stock Up: WR Josh Downs
We knew entering this matchup that the Colts were going to be able to expose the Titans secondary, especially from the slot. While the success running the ball meant less of a need to throw, Downs still posted a career-best 97 receiving yards on six receptions. The rookie is truly coming into his own as a quick-winning slot option.
Stock Down: TE Mo Alie-Cox
Alie-Cox suffered a concussion in the third quarter and was ruled out shortly after so we’re certainly not going to hold that against him. However, his stock was trending down even before that during this game. It was Drew Ogletree who got the start, and Alie-Cox played just 12 snaps total before leaving due to the concussion. To put that into perspective, the Colts ran 33 plays on offense during the first half alone so it’s clear he was losing his job to Ogletree. Hopefully, Alie-Cox can recover from the concussion swiftly and without trouble, but he likely isn’t coming back to a starting role.
Stock Up: C Ryan Kelly
While Wesley French did about as well as one could expect as a second-year undrafted player with no experience at all, it’s clear Kelly provided a massive upgrade in his return from a concussion. The anchor of the offensive line didn’t give up a single pressure on 32 pass-blocking snaps, and he was a key piece in moving defenders in the run game. This was a classic game from Kelly, and it would be a huge boost to the entire offense if he can start stringing these types of games together.
Stock Down: WR Alec Pierce
The first month of the season certainly hasn’t gone Pierce’s way. The second-year wideout is on the all-cardio team so far this season. He’s simply out there running routes without seeing targets. Despite running 28 routes, tied with Michael Pittman Jr. for the most on the team, Pierce saw just two targets, finishing with one reception for 10 yards. We shouldn’t give up on the young receiver, but it’s clear he hasn’t been a priority in the passing game.
Stock Up: DE Tyquan Lewis
Quietly one of the best defenders on the field Sunday was Lewis. According to Pro Football Focus, Lewis recorded a team-high seven pressures, which included three quarterback hits. Even though Dayo Odeyingbo got the start in lieu of the injured Kwity Paye, Lewis made a huge impact as a pass rusher working mostly from the edge.
