Alie-Cox didn't draw a target while playing 16 of the Colts' 53 snaps on offense in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
The big-bodied Alie-Cox has taken the field for at least 30 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the Colts' first eight games, but he continues to be utilized mainly as a blocker while standout rookie Tyler Warren functions as the top pass-catching option at the position. With four receptions for 50 yards on six targets this season, Alie-Cox isn't a total non-entity in the passing game, but he's not earning enough volume to put himself on the fantasy radar.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: One reception in season opener
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Alie-Cox had one reception for 20 yards on his only target in Sunday's win over Miami.
Alie-Cox was the clear No. 2 tight end after Tyler Warren as he played on 33 of the offense's 73 snaps . Warren played 53 snaps and Andrew Ogletree played 27 snaps. Alie-Cox is mostly a blocking tight end, and his profile in the passing game will be minimal with Warren taking over as the primary tight end.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Wraps 2024 with 12 catches
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Alie-Cox secured 12 of 22 targets for 147 yards and one touchdown across 17 regular-season games.
Alie-Cox has suited up for all 17 regular-season games in four consecutive years, playing a consistent and reliable blocking role for the Colts, though his involvement in the passing game continues to decline. The 31-year-old veteran is now slated to become an unrestricted free agent, and if Indianapolis intends to re-sign a potential departure at the tight end position, Kylen Granson could be a higher priority.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Questionable for Week 17
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Alie-Cox (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Alie-Cox had previously dealt with a hip injury that limited his practice reps in recent weeks. The toe issue is new, but Alie-Cox logged a full practice Friday after a pair of DNPs to open the week. He's been following this same regimen for a couple weeks now and has yet to miss a contest this season. Alie-Cox has 12 catches for 147 yards and one touchdown this season.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Working through toe injury
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Alie-Cox (toe) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated injury report.
Alie-Cox played through a hip injury in Week 16 against the Titans and finished with one catch (on two targets) for 15 yards, but it appears he may have picked up a toe injury in the process. His practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against the Giants. If Alie-Cox is not cleared to play, Kylen Granson and Will Mallory would serve as the Colts' backup tight ends behind starter Drew Ogletree.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Sits out practice again
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Alie-Cox (hip) is not practicing Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Alie-Cox will miss a second consecutive practice due to the hip injury he managed to play through during the Colts' loss to the Broncos in Week 15. The veteran tight end hasn't yet missed a game this season, but across 14 appearances he's racked up just 11 catches for 132 yards and one touchdown on 18 targets. Friday will represent the last chance for Alie-Cox to resume practicing ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup against the Titans.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: DNP on Wednesday
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Alie-Cox (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.
The VCU product played through his hip injury in Indianapolis' Week 15 loss to the Broncos and failed to record a stat across 28 total snaps (22 offensive and six on special teams). Wednesday's DNP is likely an indication that the injury worsened Sunday, putting Alie-Cox in jeopardy of missing the Week 16 divisional matchup against the Titans. His likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to play.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Ready to play Week 15
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Alie-Cox (hip) was deemed active ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Alie-Cox was expected to play after popping up on the injury report with a hip issue Friday. The 29-year-old has logged 11 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown this season. He should continue to fill into the Colts' by-committee rotation at tight end alongside Kylen Granson, Drew Ogletree and Will Mallory.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Sees season high in snaps
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Alie-Cox made two catches on two targets for 15 yards in the Colts' 25-24 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Alie-Cox saw a season-best 34 snaps on offense and turned in his fourth multi-catch game of the season in the process. Although he's listed as No. 1 on the team's tight-end depth chart, Indianapolis' use of all four players at the position tends to spread out the snaps and targets. Alie-Cox and the Colts now head into a Week 14 bye and will return to action in Week 15 against the Broncos.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: No receptions in win
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Alie-Cox did not have a reception and just one target in Sunday's win over Miami.
Alie-Cox had some relevance in the passing game the past two weeks with Joe Flacco at quarterback (six receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown) but was back to mostly serving as a blocking tight end with Anthony Richardson as the starter. Alie-Cox has just one reception in games started by Richardson.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Not involved in Week 4
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Alie-Cox did not record a single target in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Alie-Cox played 31 of the Colts' 66 offensive snaps Sunday, ahead of fellow tight ends Drew Ogletree (24) and Kylen Granson (20). Despite playing the most snaps, Alie-Cox continued to operate primarily as a blocker and failed to record a catch for the third time through four games. The 31-year-old veteran should not be trusted for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Jaguars.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Minimal role on offense
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Alie-Cox did not have a reception and was targeted just once in Sunday's loss to Houston.
Alie-Cox got the start at tight end, but he's almost exclusively a blocking tight end these days as he went out on just seven routes among his 18 snaps on offense. Kylen Granson played more snaps (25) but also had just one target. With the Colts using a more vertical passing attack than last season, none of the Colts' tight ends may get significant targets.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Listed as starter on initial depth chart
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Alie-Cox is listed as one of two starting tight ends on Indianapolis' first unofficial depth chart of the preseason, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.
Kylen Granson is listed as a starter at tight end along with Alie-Cox, who would function primarily as a blocker if the two were to share the field together. Though the 6-foot-5, 267-pound Alie-Cox still presents a big target in the red zone, his involvement in the passing game has faded over the past two seasons. He had just 22 targets in 17 games in 2023, finishing with 13 receptions for 161 yards and three touchdowns.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Finds end zone thrice in 2023
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Alie-Cox secured 13 of 22 targets for 161 yards and three touchdowns across 17 regular-season games with the Colts in 2023.
Alie-Cox handled his usual depth role with Indianapolis in 2023, as has been usual throughout his six-year NFL career. His yardage total for this past season was the lowest since 2019, but Alie-Cox's occasional red-zone deployment remained steady. The Colts do have a potential 'out' from Alie-Cox's contract this offseason with zero dead cap for the team, so it seems all but guaranteed that the big-bodied tight end will need to either restructure his deal or be cut.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Two receptions in win
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Alie-Cox had two receptions for 18 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over the Raiders.
Alie-Cox started at tight end and played on 34 of the offense's 56 snaps but went out on just 13 routes. He was mostly used as a run blocker (18 snaps) as the Colts played with a lead most of the game. Despite the two receptions, he isn't a huge factor in the passing attack, as he's been held without a catch seven times in 15 games.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: No receptions in loss
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Alie-Cox did not have a reception on his only target in Sunday's loss at Atlanta.
Alie-Cox had scored a touchdown in consecutive weeks, but he didn't have a reception for the seventh time in 15 games. He isn't involved much in the passing game outside of an occasional red-zone target.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Scores second TD
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Alie-Cox had one reception for a two-yard touchdown on his lone target in Sunday's loss at Cincinnati.
It as Alie-Cox's second touchdown of the season. He's rarely a factor in the passing game, however, with just seven receptions in 13 games. He's mostly a blocking tight end these days.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Ready for Sunday
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Alie-Cox (concussion) was cleared of his injury designation Saturday and will be available Sunday against the Jaguars.
Alie-Cox won't end up missing any time after clearing the five-step concussion protocol following his exit from last Sunday's win over the Titans with the brain injury. He's seen his playing time slip in 2023 with the likes of Kylen Granson and Drew Ogletree taking on expanded roles in the Colts' tight-end rotation, but the big-bodied Alie-Cox should still be a candidate for looks in the red zone.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Limited Thursday
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Alie-Cox (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Alie-Cox suffered a concussion during the Colts' Week 5 win over the Titans, and he went from no participation in Wednesday's practice to limited work Thursday. The 30-year-old tight end seems to be trending in the right direction to play in this coming Sunday against Jacksonville, but he'll still have to clear the league's five-step protocol before he's cleared to take the field.
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Colts' Mo Alie-Cox: Cleared from injury report
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Alie-Cox (ankle) was a full participant during practice Thursday.
Alie-Cox was a DNP on the Colts' estimated injury report Wednesday, but the 30-year-old didn't face any limitations day later. After scoring his first touchdown of the season in Week 4, he'll work to keep that momentum going Sunday against the Titans.
