Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders, the team announced. The final injury report flagged Hilton as doubtful as he missed all of the week's practice with a quad injury.
Hilton suffered the quad injury in the second quarter of their 27-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. Though he noted that he felt better throughout the week, the Colts appear to be playing it safe after he did not practice all week — despite his history of being able to play coming off of non-practice weeks.
Linebacker Darius Leonard (concussion), safety Malik Hooker (knee), running back Jonathan Williams (rib), offensive lineman La'Raven Clark, tight end Hale Hengtes and defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (ankle) join Hilton as those who will not play on Sunday.
On the other side of the ball, the Raiders released their inactive list. Linebacker Dakota Allen, guard Gabe Jackson (knee), wide receiver Dwayne Harris (ankle), quarterback DeShone Kizer, defensive end Benson Mayowa (knee), wide receiver J.J. Nelson and tackle Brandon Parker will not play.
With Hilton out, the Colts will depend on Zach Pascal, Deion Cain, Parris Campbell, and Chester Rogers. Pascal, though more of an unknown, shined in Week 3, as he caught two passes for 53 yards and a touchdown. Campbell, a speed merchant from Ohio State, could replicate Hilton’s field-stretching abilities.
The Colts enter the Week 4 bout at 2-1 and hope to beat the 1-2 Raiders to stay at the top of the AFC South alongside the Houston Texans. With their top playmaker out, they'll need to get creative to do so.
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