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48	'09	'08	'07
Games	15	12	15
Attempts	219	155	261
Rushing Yards	828	544	1072
100 Yard Games	0	1	4
Receptions	51	25	41
Receiving Yards	336	206	364
Total TDs	13	7	15

Joseph-addai

Season Schedule

Week 1 - Sep 12

IND @ HOU
Week 2 - Sep 19

NYG @ IND
Week 3 - Sep 26

IND @ DEN
Week 4 - Oct 03

IND @ JAC
Week 5 - Oct 10

KC @ IND
Week 6 - Oct 17

IND @ WAS
Week 7 - Oct 24

bye
Week 8 - Nov 01

HOU @ IND
Week 9 - Nov 07

IND @ PHI
Week 10 - Nov 14

CIN @ IND
Week 11 - Nov 21

IND @ NE
Week 12 - Nov 28

SD @ IND
Week 13 - Dec 05

DAL @ IND
Week 14 - Dec 09

IND @ TEN
Week 15 - Dec 19

JAC @ IND
Week 16 - Dec 26

IND @ OAK
Week 17 - Jan 02

TEN @ IND

Week 1 - Sep 13

JAC 12 @ IND 14
Week 2 - Sep 21

IND 27 @ MIA 23
Week 3 - Sep 27

IND 31 @ ARI 10
Week 4 - Oct 04

SEA 17 @ IND 34
Week 5 - Oct 11

IND 31 @ TEN 9
Week 6 - Oct 18

bye
Week 7 - Oct 25

IND 42 @ STL 6
Week 8 - Nov 01

SF 14 @ IND 18
Week 9 - Nov 08

HOU 17 @ IND 20
Week 10 - Nov 15

NE 34 @ IND 35
Week 11 - Nov 22

IND 17 @ BAL 15
Week 12 - Nov 29

IND 35 @ HOU 27
Week 13 - Dec 06

TEN 17 @ IND 27
Week 14 - Dec 13

DEN 16 @ IND 28
Week 15 - Dec 17

IND 35 @ JAC 31
Week 16 - Dec 27

NYJ 29 @ IND 15
Week 17 - Jan 03

IND 7 @ BUF 30

16 rushes

80 rush yards

0 TDs

1 receptions

13 rec yards

0 TDs

Week 1 - Sep 07

CHI 29 @ IND 13

12 rushes

44 rush yards

0 TDs

1 receptions

3 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 2 - Sep 14

IND 18 @ MIN 15

15 rushes

20 rush yards

1 TDs

2 receptions

13 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 3 - Sep 21

JAC 23 @ IND 21

16 rushes

78 rush yards

2 TDs

1 receptions

10 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 5 - Oct 05

IND 31 @ HOU 27

17 rushes

71 rush yards

1 TDs

1 receptions

3 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 6 - Oct 12

BAL 3 @ IND 31

2 rushes

3 rush yards

0 TDs

receptions

rec yards

TDs
Week 7 - Oct 19

IND 14 @ GB 34

0 rushes

0 rush yards

0 TDs

0 receptions

0 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 8 - Oct 27

IND 21 @ TEN 31

0 rushes

0 rush yards

0 TDs

0 receptions

0 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 9 - Nov 02

NE 15 @ IND 18

17 rushes

32 rush yards

0 TDs

2 receptions

10 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 10 - Nov 09

IND 24 @ PIT 20

12 rushes

34 rush yards

0 TDs

2 receptions

13 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 11 - Nov 16

HOU 27 @ IND 33

22 rushes

105 rush yards

1 TDs

4 receptions

48 rec yards

1 TDs
Week 12 - Nov 23

IND 23 @ SD 20

16 rushes

70 rush yards

0 TDs

7 receptions

31 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 13 - Nov 30

IND 10 @ CLE 6

15 rushes

57 rush yards

0 TDs

1 receptions

6 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 14 - Dec 07

CIN 3 @ IND 35

10 rushes

26 rush yards

0 TDs

2 receptions

14 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 15 - Dec 14

DET 21 @ IND 31

0 rushes

0 rush yards

0 TDs

0 receptions

0 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 17 - Dec 28

TEN 0 @ IND 23

1 rushes

4 rush yards

0 TDs

2 receptions

55 rec yards

1 TDs

Week 1 - Sep 06

NO 10 @ IND 41

23 rushes

118 rush yards

1 TDs

3 receptions

25 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 2 - Sep 16

IND 22 @ TEN 20

20 rushes

81 rush yards

1 TDs

2 receptions

6 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 3 - Sep 23

IND 30 @ HOU 24

22 rushes

72 rush yards

2 TDs

3 receptions

19 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 4 - Sep 30

DEN 20 @ IND 38

19 rushes

136 rush yards

1 TDs

3 receptions

10 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 5 - Oct 07

TB 14 @ IND 33

0 rushes

0 rush yards

0 TDs

0 receptions

0 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 7 - Oct 22

IND 29 @ JAC 7

16 rushes

85 rush yards

0 TDs

4 receptions

22 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 8 - Oct 28

IND 31 @ CAR 7

23 rushes

100 rush yards

2 TDs

2 receptions

9 rec yards

1 TDs
Week 9 - Nov 04

NE 24 @ IND 20

26 rushes

112 rush yards

0 TDs

5 receptions

114 rec yards

1 TDs
Week 10 - Nov 11

IND 21 @ SD 23

22 rushes

56 rush yards

0 TDs

3 receptions

16 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 11 - Nov 18

KC 10 @ IND 13

21 rushes

72 rush yards

1 TDs

4 receptions

34 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 13 - Dec 02

JAC 25 @ IND 28

21 rushes

67 rush yards

0 TDs

receptions

rec yards

TDs
Week 14 - Dec 09

IND 44 @ BAL 20

13 rushes

32 rush yards

2 TDs

3 receptions

49 rec yards

1 TDs
Week 15 - Dec 16

IND 21 @ OAK 14

15 rushes

44 rush yards

0 TDs

5 receptions

33 rec yards

0 TDs
Week 16 - Dec 23

HOU 15 @ IND 38

6 rushes

26 rush yards

1 TDs

1 receptions

5 rec yards

0 TDs

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Joseph Addai

Indianapolis Colts

2009 Review

For all the stick-in-the-mud doomsdayers out there that had this guy’s career written off before 2009 started, guess again folks. His numbers aren’t as flashy as some of the other backs in the league, but the kid has a nose for the endzone, as his 13 total touchdowns in just 15 games shows. Again, his yards per carry were down below the 4.0 mark in 2009 (3.8 after 3.5 in 2008), but those who keep a watchful eye know that number has more to do with his offensive line play than anything else. Addai had rookie first-rounder Donald Brown to contend with for only part of the year due to Brown’s injury, but even when Donny was healthy, it was clear that Addai had a better feel for what the Colts were doing when he was out on the field.

~ Ranked tenth in the league with 192.4 RB fantasy points (basic scoring system)

~ Tied for ninth in the league with 10 rushing touchdowns

~ Tied for sixth in the league with 13 total touchdowns

~ Ranked 22^nd in the league with 828 rushing yards

~ Ranked 27^th in the league with 55.2 rushing yards per game

~ Ranked 18^th in the league with 219 attempts

~ Tied for 42^nd in the league with 2 rushes of 20+ yards

~ Tied for 18^th in the league with 44 rushes for first downs

~ Lost 1 fumble on the year

~ Ranked sixth among running backs with 51 receptions

~ Ranked 14^th among running backs with 336 receiving yards

~ Set a career best in receptions (51)

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2010 Fantasy Outlook

If the Colts offensive line play against the run improves this year, Addai could end up repeating and possibly improving upon his 2009 numbers. He’ll still have young Donald Brown to compete with, but if Indy gives him the first shot at success, he’ll likely take the lead role in the platoon once again in 2010. His receiving skills out of the backfield, blocking ability, and familiarity with Manning give him a leg up come training camp, but watch to see how Brown does before going too early on Addai. Another thing to consider is that Addai’s current contract is up after the 2010 season. Usually that would make a player that much more valuable in the world of fantasy, but in this case, it may have an opposite effect as it looks like Indy is willing to let him go next offseason.

~ Training camp could be a big factor as to whether or not Addai is worth a gamble in fantasy drafts

~ Donald Brown will be healthy again and have a full year under his belt learning the offensive system

~ What are Bill Polian and the Colts plans concerning Addai’s contract situation and will they make a move to get Brown more touches because of it?

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Twitter

Addai does not have a Twitter account. The official Team Twitter account comes through here: Colts Player Tweets

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Contract

Addai signed a five-year contract in ‘06, and with just one year left on the deal, he should be super-motivated this season. The Colts have Donald Brown waiting in the wings now, but this contract situation could possibly help Addai owners in ‘10. The final year is listed below:

2010 - $1.314 million

2011 - Restricted Free Agent

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Handcuff

Donald Brown is a must-handcuff to Addai

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Offensive Line

Offensive Scheme

Major Off-Season Moves

2009 NFL Draft

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Strength of Schedule

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

Rank # vs. Rush

Rank # vs. Pass

1=Toughest 32=Easiest

View Overall Strength of Schedule Chart

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Not So Good

There’s a reason as to why Peyton Manning is as good as he is. It’s because Addai is as bad as he is. Other than a few good years from Edgerrin James, Manning has never had a dominant running back in the backfield and Addai is no different. He’s fast, but that’s about it. Every play he tries to bounce to the outside and more often than not, he gets stuffed behind the line of scrimmage. In 2008, he was stopped for negative or zero yards 18 times on 155 carries. For comparison, Thomas Jones had almost twice as many carries (290) and only got stuffed 15 times. Addai’s had one Pro-Bowl season in 2007, but we think that was a fluke. He plays with one of the best offensive lines in the nation and yet still can’t produce stellar numbers. Lastly, he doesn’t perform in the clutch, aka fantasy football playoffs. Check it out.

joseph addai - monthy breakdown

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2008

Coming off his second season and 1^st Pro-Bowl appearance in 2007, expectations were high for Addai. But Joe went low (okay we’re done with the rhymes). Splitting carries with Dominic Rhodes, because coach Tony Dungy realized Addai couldn’t last a whole season by himself, Addai registered just 155 carries for 544 yards and 5 touchdowns on the year. As a team, the Colts would go on to finish the season 30^th in rushing attempts, 31^st in rushing yards and tied for 19^th in rushing touchdowns.

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Injury Report

Yellow

Addai missed time the last two years to minor nagging injuries.

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Breaking News

Colts coach still vague on Week 16 playing time expand +

When addressing the media during his Monday press conference, Colts coach Jim Caldwell was still indeterminate as to whether his star players would play the whole game, a few series, or even at all against the Jets next Sunday.

Pyro's Take:

He also said that playing time would be determined by a player's health, but that could mean anything at this point as Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Pierre Garcon, and Joseph Addai have all dealt with various nagging injuries throughout the past bunch of weeks.
We'll keep you posted on with any and all updates coming through as we know many fantasy football seasons depend on some of these Colts players.

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Source: www.colts.com

01:30 PM, 12.21.09

Addai ready to take on Jaguars tonight expand +

The Colts listed Peyton Manning (glute), Reggie Wayne (foot), Pierre Garcon (knee), and Joseph Addai (knee) as probable on their Week 15 injury report and all are expected to start as usual Thursday night.
Donald Brown, however, is still out with a chest injury.

Pyro's Take:

This was expected, though how long they end up playing is the real question. If the Colts manage to get a big lead against the Jaguars tonight, expect the starters to be pulled for the 4th quarter so as not to risk injury. Our guess is that it won't be a blowout, so it's safe to use all these guys on your fantasy football team this weekend.

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Source: www.colts.com

10:30 AM, 12.17.09

Addai going solo with Brown out expand +

Colts rookie running back Donald Brown (shoulder) is inactive for the game against the Texans today.

Pyro's Take:

We guess he had a setback either Thursday or Friday, as it seemed early in the week like he was going to give it a go today. If you had him in your fantasy football lineup, make sure to get him out now. And if you happen to have Joseph Addai, he should make for a fine RB2 start today getting the bulk of the carries.

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Source: www.nfl.com

11:15 AM, 11.08.09

Addai going solo or back in rotation Sunday? expand +

Colts rookie running back Donald Brown (shoulder) missed Friday's practice after going through full practices both Wednesday and Thursday. He is being listed as questionable on the Week 9 injury report because of it.

Pyro's Take:

This affects Joseph Addai fantasy football owners as much as Brown owners as neither is worth more than a flex option if they both play, but Addai would be bumped up the scale if Brown can't make a go of it. Check back Sunday morning to see how this turns out.

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Source: www.colts.com

06:30 PM, 11.06.09

Randy given bye week off, but will start Week 9 expand +

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss returned to practice on Tuesday after being given the entire bye week off to rest. He is expected to start in Week 9 against the Dolphins.

Pyro's Take:

Randy is starting to pull it together, as is the rest of the Pats offense. We expect him to end up as a top-5 fantasy football wideout this year, so make sure you keep him in your lineup from here on out.

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Source: www.bostonherald.com

06:45 PM, 11.03.09

Addai to get full load with Brown out expand +

Colts rookie running back Donald Brown (shoulder) has been declared inactive for the game against the 49ers today.

Pyro's Take:

Joseph Addai will take on a full load with Brown out, so if you have him on your fantasy football team, you might want to think about getting him in there.

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Source: www.nfl.com

11:30 AM, 11.01.09

Addai active for match-up against Titans expand +

Colts running back Joseph Addai (hand) has been declared active for the game tonight after being questionable on the team's injury report.

Pyro's Take:

Addai is splitting carries pretty evenly with Donald Brown, so the best he could be is a flex play for your fantasy football team at this point.

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Source: www.nfl.com

06:45 PM, 10.11.09

Addai questionable for Week 5 expand +

Colts running back Joseph Addai (hand) is listed as questionable on the injury report for this weekend's game against the Titans despite the fact that he practiced in full on Friday.

Pyro's Take:

Addai is fine and will play, but you can finally expect a slightly larger role for Donald Brown as long as the team has a legit excuse to use him now. If your fantasy football league has you starting a rookie, Brown would be a good play for you on Sunday.

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11:15 PM, 10.09.09

Addai, Brown's touches starting to even out expand +

The Indianapolis Colts are starting to spread the ball around a bit more with their running backs Joseph Addai and Donald Brown. In the first game, Addai had 22 touches to Brown's 13, while in the second game, it was much more even with Addai getting seven touches to Brown's five.

Pyro's Take:

Both backs also have a touchdown apiece in what is turning out to be an even-split RBBC in Indy. Neither RB has left the other in his wake, though Brown looks to be a touch quicker than Addai thus far. Neither is playable on your fantasy team just yet.

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10:30 AM, 09.23.09

Colts tandem of Addai, Brown play sparingly expand +

The Indianapolis Colts backfield tandem of Joseph Addai and rookie Donald Brown barely played last night as Addai only rushed twice for 11 yards while Brown rushed three times for five yards. Each player also added a reception.

Pyro's Take:

Addai and Brown will be running as a RBBC this year, with Addai getting the slightly larger load. Make sure you handcuff these two to each other in your upcoming draft.

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04:00 AM, 08.21.09

Colts backfield still a mystery expand +

The big question surrounding the Indianapolis Colts this preseason is which #1 pick will get the ball more, Joseph Addai or Donald Brown? "It depends, week to week, it depends on who you're facing, what type of defensive structure you have to deal with," coach Jim Caldwell said. "So our strategy changes on that a bit, but one thing we do know for sure is there will be some kind of rotation."

Pyro's Take:

Both Addai and Brown are good enough to deserve whatever touches they get, which makes this a real tough situation to dive into from a fantasy perspective. Addai will probably end up with a few more touches than Brown in the end, but this is a purely working RBBC here, so if you draft one of these guys to your team, you'd better be ready to back him up with the other one the next round.

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Source: myespn.go.com

11:15 AM, 08.17.09

Colts' Addai is looking much better this training camp expand +

The Colts' 31st ranked rushing offense in '08 figures to get a boost this season now that RB Joseph Addai, C Jeff Saturday, and G Ryan Lilja are now healthy. According to Tom James of the Terre-Haute Tribune-Star, Addai more closely resembles the way he looked in his rookie year, vs. the hobbled version we got last year.

Pyro's Take:

Addai is not an every-down RB, and not a very prolific part-time guy. That said, with Manning at QB, he will have red-zone opportunities, which is the only thing that keeps his value as a high backup or fringe starter (in 12 man leagues). He will split the load this season with rookie Donald Brown.

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Source: www.tribstar.com

06:45 AM, 08.13.09

Joseph Addai's job safe expand +

The Indianapolis Star Tribune reports that Addai is the clear cut No. 1 running back on the Colts. "Make no mistake, Addai is the starter."

Pyro's Take:

Addai only played in 12 games last year, registering career lows in rushing attempts, yards and TDs, but this is good news after the Colts said in July they haven't been "fully satisfied" with Addai's production. Rookie Donald Brown will take touches away from Addai, and Addai won't get the carries Edge got while he was in town, but he's the starter and will put up respectable numbers.

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Source: www.indystar.com

06:45 AM, 08.05.09