Colts Down Another Receiver as Keenan Allen Misses London Game

Allen Sidelined for London Matchup

The Indianapolis Colts will play without wide receiver Keenan Allen this Sunday in London. Allen has been ruled out of the game against the Washington Commanders due to a groin injury. This injury further depletes the team's depth at the wide receiver position.

The receiver developed the groin issue over the last few days. He was unable to participate in practice on Friday, leading to the decision to keep him out of the weekend matchup.

Allen has caught 13 passes for 100 yards across three games this season. Those 100 yards place him second on the team in receiving yardage, trailing only Josh Downs.

Growing Concerns at Wide Receiver

Allen's injury adds to the growing list of problems for the Colts at the receiver position. Indianapolis is already playing without their top wideout, Alec Pierce, who remains sidelined with a heel injury. Pierce is currently on injured reserve for an undetermined length of time, and he must miss at least three more games before he is eligible to return.

To help fill the void left by Allen, the Colts promoted veteran Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

There is some positive news for the receiving corps. The Colts are hopeful that backup receiver Ashton Dulin can make his return from an ankle injury that kept him out for the last two weeks. Dulin was a full participant in Friday's practice session in the London area.

What it means for the next game

Indianapolis Colts at Washington Commanders (NFL, Sun, 04 Oct): Washington Commanders win 35%, Indianapolis Colts win 65%; projected score Washington Commanders 22, Indianapolis Colts 26. Our safest pick: Over 39.5 points.

Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL, Sun, 11 Oct): Pittsburgh Steelers win 53%, Indianapolis Colts win 47%; projected score Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Indianapolis Colts 21. Our safest pick: Colts +9.5.