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Ashton Dulin Seizes Bigger Role in Colts’ 40–6 Rout as Shrader Leaves With Knee Injury

Role clarity for Dulin and the kicking job remains unresolved.

Overview

  • Dulin led Indianapolis with 55 receiving yards on two catches after stepping into extensive snaps at the X receiver spot.
  • His opportunity followed Adonai Mitchell’s reduced role after last week’s fumble, and Shane Steichen had tasked Dulin to be ready to make the most of offensive chances.
  • The Colts moved to 4-1 for the first time since 2013, with Daniel Jones completing 20 of 29 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns and Jonathan Taylor scoring three times.
  • Kicker Spencer Shrader suffered a right-knee injury on a roughing-the-kicker hit by Tristin McCollum during a PAT, prompting Indianapolis to attempt two-point conversions and leaving his status unclear.
  • Coaches have not committed to keeping Dulin’s expanded usage, and the team will explore short-term kicking options pending further evaluation of Shrader.