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Fantasy Player Profile E.J. Speed

  • E.J. Speed
  • LB #45
  • E.J.
    Speed
vs. HOU: #24 vs opposing LB - 20.65 FPA
Bye Week11Rank96% Rostered-% Change-WK 17 Pts13.00WK 18 Pts0.00
2023 Fantasy Stats
   TacklesTurnoverScoreOtherReturnFantasy
WkOppResultsTotAstSckTFLSck YdsIntFrc FumFum RecInt TDFumTDBlk TDSafDef 2pt RetBlkPDefQB HitInt YdsFum YdsPts
1JAX
Loss, 21-31
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2@HOU
Win, 31-20
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3@BAL
Win, 22-19
------------------0.00
4LA
Loss, 23-29
------------------0.00
5TEN
Win, 23-16
------------------0.00
6@JAX
Loss, 20-37
------------------0.00
7CLE
Loss, 38-39
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8NO
Loss, 27-38
------------------0.00
9@CAR
Win, 27-13
------------------0.00
10@NE
Win, 10-6
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11Bye  ------------------0.00
12TB
Win, 27-20
51----------------5.50
13@TEN
Win, 31-28
62-3--------------10.00
14@CIN
Loss, 14-34
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15PIT
Win, 30-13
91----1-----------11.50
16@ATL
Loss, 10-29
102-1----------2---17.00
17LV
Win, 23-20
84----------------13.00
2023 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1JAX,
L 21-31
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2@HOU,
W 31-20
-----0.00
3@BAL,
W 22-19
-----0.00
4LA,
L 23-29
-----0.00
5TEN,
W 23-16
-----0.00
6@JAX,
L 20-37
-----0.00
7CLE,
L 38-39
-----0.00
8NO,
L 27-38
-----0.00
9@CAR,
W 27-13
-----0.00
10@NE,
W 10-6
-----0.00
11Bye-----0.00
12TB,
W 27-20
5----5.50
13@TEN,
W 31-28
6----10.00
14@CIN,
L 14-34
-----0.00
15PIT,
W 30-13
9--1-11.50
16@ATL,
L 10-29
10----17.00
17LV,
W 23-20
8----13.00
  • 125.50
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  • 1713.00
  • 180.00
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News

  • Next Gen Stats

    Speed has allowed -4.5 receptions over expected this season, the 5th-fewest among linebackers

    Updated Wed, Jan 3 at 1:27pm
  • Career-high tackle total Saturday

    Speed recorded 13 tackles (10 solo) in Saturday's 23-19 loss versus the Texans.

    Analysis: Over 16 games this season, Speed recorded 102 tackles (78 solo) including a sack and three forced fumbles. It was a career-best year for him in essentially every category. He has one more season on his current contract and currently figures to play a significant role at linebacker for the Colts again in 2024.

    Published: Mon, Jan 8 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading tackler in win

    Speed finished Sunday's 23-20 win over the Raiders with 12 tackles (eight solo).

    Analysis: It's the third straight game Speed has finished with double-digit stops, and he's compiled 34 tackles since missing Week 14 with a knee injury. He's up to a career-high 89 tackles over 15 games this season.

    Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records 13 tackles

    Speed finished with 13 tackles (10 solo), including a tackle for a loss, and two passes defensed in the Colts' 29-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: Speed now has 23 tackles in two games since returning from a knee injury. The fifth-year pro has set a career high in tackles this season with 78. The linebacker also has four pass breakups and three forced fumbles.

    Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 10:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ten tackles in win

    Speed had ten total tackles in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Speed missed the previous game with a knee injury but returned and had a big impact. He started at weak-side linebacker and played on 52 of the defense's 58 snaps.

    Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes through walkthrough

    Speed (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's walk-through.

    Analysis: Per Nate, head coach Shane Steichen noted Tuesday that Speed is "feeling good" about his knee. His status for Saturday's contest against the Steelers will become clearer once his participation in practices is known. Speed has 55 tackles (41 solo), including one sack, and two forced fumbles in 12 games this season.

    Published: Tue, Dec 12 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Making progress in recovery

    Coach Shane Steichen said Tuesday that Speed (knee) is "feeling good" and "will be all right," Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

    Analysis: The Colts are optimistic Speed has at least avoided a long-term injury, but Steichen didn't go as far as declaring that the linebacker would be ready to play in Saturday's game against the Steelers. As such, Speed's activity in practice this week will likely dictate whether he returns to the lineup Saturday.

    Published: Tue, Dec 12 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Week 14

    Speed (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Speed popped up on the Colts' injury report Wednesday and did not participate in Thursday's practice. He was able to log a limited session Friday, but the knee issue appears severe enough that he will miss his first game of the year. In Speed's absence, Segun Olubi or Grant Stuard could draw the start at weakside linebacker for Sunday's game.

    Published: Sat, Dec 9 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play Week 14

    Speed (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old linebacker could be trending in the right direction to play Sunday, as he went from not participating in Thursday's practice to limited work Friday. If Speed is unable to suit up in Week 14, expect Grant Stuard and Cameron McGrone to see increased work in the Colts' linebacker corps.

    Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pops up on injury report

    Speed (knee) was nonparticipant on Wednesday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: The Colts only completed a walkthrough Wednesday and did not hold a typical practice, so Speed's absence may not mean much. There is also no other indication the 28-year-old suffered an injury in Sunday's win over the Titans. However, his practice availability Thursday should bring more clarity to his potential status for Sunday's matchup with the Bengals.

    Published: Wed, Dec 6 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Compiles eight tackles in win

    Speed recorded eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 31-28 overtime win against Tennessee.

    Analysis: Speed was able to compile a season-high eight stops in the victory and he's now registered 14 tackles over the last two games combined, his most in a two-game stretch this year. The linebacker has stepped into a larger role since the team waived Shaquille Leonard in late November.

    Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 7:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying put for two more years

    Speed agreed on a two-year contract to remain with the Colts on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Indianpolis' fifth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft has steadily increased his production every season, and Speed set a career high with 63 tackles in 2022 while also notching the first sack of his career. Speed will likely be slated for a similar part-time role on the Indianapolis defense in 2023.

    Published: Mon, Mar 13 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven stops in MNF

    Speed recorded seven tackles (three solo) during Monday's 24-17 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Speed tied cornerback Stephon Gilmore for the Colts' third-most tackles against Pittsburgh. While he only played 18 of his 39 snaps on defense Week 12, the linebacker still notched six defensive stops, including five on just one drive in the second quarter. Speed has now set a new career high for tackles (43) while primarily playing on special teams over 12 games. However, he should continue playing as a primary reserve behind starting linebackers Bobby Okereke and Zaire Franklin against Dallas…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 29 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Sunday

    Speed (ankle) is active Sunday against the Patriots, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

    Analysis: Speed was unable to practice Friday, but he's good to go Sunday against New England. His ability to suit up will bolster the team's depth at linebacker.

    Published: Sun, Nov 6 at 9:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 9 at Patriots

    Speed (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at New England.

    Analysis: Speed did not practice Friday after he was a full participant Wednesday and then downgraded to limited participation Thursday, so he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday. If he indeed sits out at the Patriots, Indianapolis would be left without much depth at linebacker behind Zaire Franklin, Bobby Okereke and Shaquille Leonard.

    Published: Fri, Nov 4 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets start in season opener

    Speed started at weak-side linebacker and had a sack and seven total tackles in Sunday's overtime tie at Houston.

    Analysis: Speed moved into a starting role with Shaquille Leonard out after back surgery and had a strong game, making several big plays. He played on 38 of the defense's 70 snaps, as he came off in nickel and dime packages. It's not clear when Leonard may return, so Speed could continue to get a larger workload next week at Jacksonville.

    Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up nine tackles

    Speed posted nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass breakup in Saturday's 22-16 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Darius Leonard tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, so Speed was thrust into a starting role with little notice. Speed -- a 2019 fifth-round pick -- excelled, playing every defensive snap and tying for the team lead in tackles. Leonard will miss this Sunday's game against the Raiders because he's unvaccinated, so Speed will get another chance to start. He should be considered a solid IDP option in fantasy championships.

    Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 5:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to special teams

    Speed did not record a tackle in Sunday's loss to Seattle. He played 18 snaps, all on special teams.

    Analysis: The third-year linebacker appears to be healthy after hyperextending his knee in practice Aug. 13. He made a case for increased playing time at linebacker in the preseason but for now looks limited to special teams.

    Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practicing again

    Speed (knee) returned to practice Monday, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

    Analysis: The third-year linebacker appears to be healthy after hyper-extending his knee in practice Aug. 13. Speed made a speedy recovery and should be in the mix for a depth position with the Colts linebacking corps.

    Published: Mon, Aug 30 at 1:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hyperextends knee in practice

    Speed injured his knee in practice Thursday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

    Analysis: Speed played in 15 games for the Colts last season in a special teams role, racking up nine tackles. It's expected that the third-year linebacker will only miss minimal time, so Speed should his normal activities shortly.

    Published: Fri, Aug 13 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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