DEF · Indianapolis Colts · week 9, 2026
Indianapolis Colts defense week 9 fantasy projection
Indianapolis Colts defense (team defense, Indianapolis Colts) is projected for 4.1 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Dallas Cowboys, with an 80% range of -1.4 to 11.2. That ranks DEF26 at his position.
- Projection
- 4.1 half PPR
- 80% range
- -1.4–11.2 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF26 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 4.1 | 3.7 | -1.4 to 11.2 |
| Half PPR | 4.1 | 3.7 | -1.4 to 11.2 |
| PPR | 4.1 | 3.7 | -1.4 to 11.2 |
Start or sit Indianapolis Colts defense in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Indianapolis Colts defense is DEF26 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Indianapolis Colts defense a 31% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs DAL
Game: vs Dallas Cowboys, 2026-11-08.
Line: DAL −4.5, O/U 51.5.
IND implied total: 23.5 points.
DAL's offense gives up the fewest points to defenses (−1.5 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Indianapolis Colts defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.1 |
| Interceptions | 0.6 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.5 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 28.8 |
Everyone in the game: IND vs DAL, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | DAL | 18.9 | QB9 |
| Javonte Williams | RB | DAL | 18.5 | RB5 |
| Jonathan Taylor | RB | IND | 17.9 | RB6 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | DAL | 16.8 | WR4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | IND | 14.9 | QB24 |
| George Pickens | WR | DAL | 10.8 | WR23 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | DAL | 10.4 | K1 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | IND | 10.0 | K2 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | IND | 10.0 | TE7 |
| Josh Downs | WR | IND | 8.6 | WR36 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | IND | 8.2 | WR38 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | DAL | 7.2 | TE20 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | DAL | 6.5 | WR46 |
| Dallas Cowboys defense | DEF | DAL | 6.2 | DEF12 |
| Seth McGowan | RB | IND | 4.7 | RB52 |
| Tyler Goodson | RB | DAL | 4.4 | RB54 |
| Indianapolis Colts defense | DEF | IND | 4.1 | DEF26 |
| Laquon Treadwell | WR | IND | 3.3 | WR73 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | DAL | 2.1 | WR92 |
| Brevyn Spann-Ford | TE | DAL | 1.0 | TE61 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | DAL | 1.0 | TE64 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | IND | 0.8 | WR117 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | IND | 0.8 | TE69 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | DAL | 0.7 | WR121 |
| Deion Burks | WR | IND | 0.6 | WR122 |
| Pharaoh Brown | TE | IND | 0.6 | TE77 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | IND | 0.5 | TE81 |
Indianapolis Colts defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs BAL 0.0 pts
- Week 2 @ KC 1.0 pts
- Week 3 vs HOU 4.0 pts
- Week 4 @ WAS 8.0 pts
- Week 5 @ PIT 0.0 pts
- Week 6 vs TEN 2.0 pts
- Week 7 @ MIN 6.0 pts
- Week 8 @ JAX 1.0 pts
- Week 9 vs DAL proj. 4.1
- Week 10 vs MIA proj. 5.9
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Indianapolis Colts defense in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Indianapolis Colts defense is DEF26 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Indianapolis Colts defense a 31% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Indianapolis Colts defense projected for in week 9?
4.1 half-PPR, 4.1 PPR and 4.1 standard points vs Dallas Cowboys, with an 80% range of -1.4 to 11.2.
Is Indianapolis Colts defense playing in week 9?
Indianapolis Colts defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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