| Year |
Team |
Gms |
Plays |
Car |
Rush
Yards |
YPC |
Rush
TDs |
Fum |
Targets |
Catch |
Catch
Yards |
Catch
TDs |
Total
Yards |
Total
TDs |
100+ Yard
Gms |
1+ TD
Gms |
| 2006 |
IND |
16 |
276 |
226 |
1081 |
4.8 |
7 |
2 |
50 |
40 |
325 |
1 |
1406 |
8 |
6 |
5 |
| |
Avg |
16 |
276 |
226 |
1081 |
4.8 |
7 |
2 |
50 |
40 |
325 |
1 |
1406 |
8 |
6 |
5 |
| 2006 Game Logs |
| Wk |
Opp |
Car |
RYd |
RTD |
Cat |
CYd |
CTD |
| 1 |
@NYG |
7 |
26 |
|
3 |
22 |
|
| 2 |
HOU |
16 |
82 |
|
2 |
22 |
1 |
| 3 |
JAX |
3 |
15 |
|
3 |
13 |
|
| 4 |
@NYJ |
20 |
84 |
1 |
3 |
15 |
|
| 5 |
TEN |
13 |
62 |
|
2 |
15 |
|
| 7 |
WAS |
11 |
85 |
|
1 |
20 |
|
| 8 |
@DEN |
17 |
93 |
|
5 |
37 |
|
| 9 |
@NE |
18 |
43 |
1 |
|
|
|
| 10 |
BUF |
13 |
78 |
1 |
7 |
46 |
|
| 11 |
@DAL |
13 |
50 |
|
1 |
7 |
|
| 12 |
PHI |
24 |
171 |
4 |
2 |
37 |
|
| 13 |
@TEN |
16 |
56 |
|
1 |
11 |
|
| 14 |
@JAX |
11 |
22 |
|
1 |
14 |
|
| 15 |
CIN |
8 |
50 |
|
2 |
29 |
|
| 16 |
@HOU |
15 |
100 |
|
4 |
8 |
|
| 17 |
MIA |
21 |
64 |
|
3 |
29 |
|
2007 Outlook
The rookie Addai turned in a great first season with 226 carries for 1081 yards and seven touchdowns. That was a record itself since Addai broke the 1000 yard threshold and yet never technically started a single game. Dominic Rhodes ran for 641 yards on 187 carries himself and he was always the first back in – despite Addai having more carries. And Addai played well as a receiver, recording 40 catches for 325 yards and one more score. As impressive as that performance was, it is notable that he gained 171 rushing yards and four touchdowns in a single game when the Eagles showed up in week 12. Otherwise, he only had one other 100 rushing game thanks to sharing with Rhodes so much.
Now Rhodes has left for Oakland and the Colts have not acquired a new runner to replace him. The primary back-up is DeDe Dorsey who does not have a carry in his two NFL seasons. James Mungro may be back after losing last year thanks to a torn knee ligament. This is all pertinent because while HC Tony Dungy continues to talk about a committee backfield, the reality is that he has very little to use outside of Addai unless someone is added. And even then – how much would a new player figure in? Addai is the clear starter and the question to be answered by the end of training camp is if he will remain part of a committee with some yet unnamed other back or if he is allowed an "Edgerrin James" role where he takes the full load with very little left over for other players. Addai played well as a rookie but his success came with rarely carrying more than 15 times per game and trading off with Rhodes often. The opportunity is there for a great season but Addai still has yet to prove he can be a heavy-duty back. And the coaching staff repeated their desire for a committee approach again – they just have not determined who the other guy could be.
Recent Priority News
11/28/07
Starting running back Joseph Addai sustained an apparent neck injury in the Colts week 12 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Huddle Up: The extent of the injury is not currently known but Indianapolis did re-sign RB Luke Lawton to the roster after he was released earlier in the season by the club. It appears that the Colts may be hedging their bets so the injury to Addai could be more serious than expected. Check back throughout the week for updates before starting Addai in Week 13.
11/05/07
The Indianapolis Colts got a big performance from RB Joseph Addai in what was billed as a preview of the AFC Championship this season between the Colts and Patriots. Addai was a force carrying the ball 26 times for 112 yards and hauling in 5 passes for 114 yards and 1 touchdown. Addai scored his touchdown on a 73-yard reception right before the end of the first half to put Indianapolis ahead 13-7.
Huddle Up: Addai has been solid all season and will continue to develop into an elite running back for the Colts. Indianapolis depended more on Addai in this matchup since they were trying to control the ball and keep it out of the hands of the Patriots offense. Fantasy owners that have Addai should expect consistent numbers for the rest of the season barring an injury.
10/29/07
Colts RB Joseph Addai returned to form against the Carolina Panthers in a 31-7 rout. Addai carried the load for Indy with 23 touches for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns in the game.
Huddle Up: Addai is gradually becoming an elite running back in the NFL this season. If it had not been for his shoulder injury a few weeks ago backup running back Kenton Keith would not even be getting the touches he saw in the game last week. Despite that Addai looks completely healthy once again and should get the Lions share of the rushing attempts for the rest of the season barring any other injuries.
10/24/07
HC Tony Dungy indicated Tuesday that Addai will continue to lose significant carries to backup Kenton Keith after they essentially split time Monday night. "Kenton's played well and we want to get him in there," Dungy said. "I think we're developing more and more confidence in him. ... I think having those guys go and keeping those guys fresh is going to be good for our running game."
Huddle Up: Addai will remain the prime back for Indy but losing 10-plus touches a game could drop his fantasy value below stud status going forward.
10/19/07
It appears Addai will be 100 percent ready to go against
Jacksonville on Monday night.
Huddle Up: While he's proven to be a must-start this season,
temper your expectations against Jacksonville's strong
run D.
09/28/07
The Denver defense has surrendered an average of
166 yards a game on the ground, ranking 29th in the
NFL.
Huddle Up: This bodes extremely well for Addai. Peyton Manning
has shown he'll sacrifice stats for a W, and we might be
seeing that this weekend. This isn't to say you should
bench Manning; just don't expect spectacular numbers.
Addai, on the other hand, should be huge.
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