What to know from Colts’ final Week 15 injury report

Let’s take a look at the Colts’ final Week 15 injury report with what you need to know before they take on Denver.

Following practice on Friday, the Indianapolis Colts released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s playoff-like matchup with the Broncos.

Here is what you need to know:

– Both Ashton Dulin and Braden Smith have been ruled out. Neither player practiced this week. On Wednesday, Shane Steichen said that it was unlikely that Smith would be available on Sunday, while Dulin hasn’t practiced since suffering an ankle injury against Detroit. Without Dulin, that means more snaps for AD Mitchell, along with Anthony Gould potentially assisting on kick return duties. Matt Goncalves will get the start again at right tackle against a very good Denver front.

– Josh Downs is questionable. He’s been trending in the right direction this week, being a full participant during both the Thursday and Friday practices. His presence would obviously be very beneficial for the Colts offense as they face a very stingy Broncos defense, who is allowing just 18.0 points per game.

– Mo Alie-Cox popped up on the injury report on Friday after not being listed the previous two days. He is dealing with a hip injury. Although listed as questionable, Steichen told local media members Friday that Alie-Cox should be alright for Sunday’s game.

– Lastly, both Ryan Kelly and Jaylon Carlies were designated to return from IR earlier in the week and both are listed as questionable. Carlies was a full participant all three days and told The Athletic’s James Boyd that he will be a game-time decision. Kelly, meanwhile, was limited all three days. If he can’t go, Tanor Bortolini will get the start.