AdonaiMitchell

News: 3 days agoMitchell had one reception for 30 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss at Green Bay. He had a crucial drop on a key third-down play.

Spin: Mitchell showed promise in the season opener when he was wide open for two possible touchdowns, but Anthony Richardson overthrew him. Mitchell worked as the No. 3 receiver and started in the slot again, but he could have a smaller role when Josh Downs (ankle) returns as soon as next week. Mitchell's high-profile drop won't help his case in the short term.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: The Colts selected this big and rangy receiver in the second round of April's draft. The intent to deploy Mitchell on the outside as a field-stretcher appears clear given a collegiate career average of 15.1 yards per catch across three seasons split between Georgia and Texas. Capable versus both man and press coverage, it further helps Mitchell's case for starting snaps at the X that he placed in the 94th percentile among positional prospects in the 40-yard dash over the past 25 years, all while measuring at just above 6-foot-2. Target volume could hold him back from being a part of starting fantasy lineups early on, but the upside is clear for a player ideally matched for Anthony Richardson's rocket right arm.