Laquon Treadwell moves into a starting receiver spot on the Colts depth chart

Fantasy football: Treadwell is now listed as Indianapolis's top receiver, but Keenan Allen and Josh Downs still command the targets in a three-way split.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 12, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Laquon Treadwell was promoted from WR3 to WR1 on Indianapolis's depth chart on Nov 11. The change comes despite minimal involvement in the passing game: he has averaged just 1.7 targets and 1.7 half-PPR points a game over his last three contests, with one catch for 18 yards in Week 8 and none on one target in Week 9.

The promotion appears cosmetic. Treadwell played 81 per cent of snaps in Week 9 against Dallas but drew only one target, whilst Keenan Allen saw eight targets on 56 per cent of snaps and Josh Downs got six targets on 77 per cent. Allen had more touches than Treadwell despite fewer snaps. The Colts face Miami in Week 10, a defence that has allowed 20.8 half-PPR points a game to receivers, the 4th fewest of 32. Treadwell remains a distant third option in the passing game with little fantasy value.

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Laquon Treadwell

Treadwell is now listed as Indianapolis's WR1 after being WR3 before the change on Nov 11, but the depth chart promotion has not matched his usage. He has averaged 75 per cent of snaps over his last three games but only a 6 per cent target share, drawing 1.7 targets a game and averaging 1.7 half-PPR points. In Week 9 he played 81 per cent of snaps but caught none of his one target for 0.0 half-PPR points, whilst Keenan Allen drew eight targets on 56 per cent of snaps and Josh Downs got six on 77 per cent.

Treadwell is scoring 1.2 half-PPR points a game below what his usage predicts on the season, so his role is worth more than his recent points. Over the last three games he has posted a 9 per cent air yards share (125th of 189 receivers) and a 0.16 weighted opportunity rating (130th of 189 receivers). He draws Miami in Week 10, a defence that has allowed 20.8 half-PPR points a game to receivers, the 4th fewest of 32. Add him only in the deepest formats where his snap rate might occasionally yield a catch.

What to do

• Leave Treadwell on waivers in most formats, as Keenan Allen and Josh Downs dominate the target share despite his promotion to WR1 on the depth chart.

• Monitor whether the change leads to more targets in Week 10, but do not expect fantasy value against a Miami defence that allows the 4th fewest half-PPR points to receivers.

• Consider adding Treadwell only in the deepest leagues where his high snap rate might occasionally produce a useful game.