DJ Giddens

Colts RB DJ Giddens is officially inactive for Week 8.

Fantasy Impact

Giddens will serve as a healthy scratch for the Colts Sunday. Ameer Abdullah and Tyler Goodson will serve as the backup running backs to Jonathan Taylor against the Titans.

DJ Giddens ran for 22 yards on five carries in the Colts 40-6 win over the Raiders.

Fantasy Impact

Giddens remains the clear backup behind Jonathan Taylor in the Colts backfield.

DJ Giddens carried the ball 12 times for 41 yards in the Colts' 33-8 win over the Dolphins in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

Giddens saw modest involvement out of the Indianapolis backfield, finishing second in carries behind No. 1 running back Jonathan Taylor in the win. The running back's usage will need to be monitored moving forward, with a Week 2 contest against the Denver Broncos up next.

The Indianapolis Colts have selected RB DJ Giddens with the No. 151 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

Giddens was a popular pre-draft sleeper candidate. He will compete with free-agent addition Khalil Herbert for the No. 2 role behind Jonathan Taylor. Given the superstar's injury history, Giddens could have fantasy value as a rookie if he beats Herbert out for the No. 2 spot.