Dameon Pierce Fantasy Week 2: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Colts

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce will take on the team with last season's 21st-ranked run defense, the Indianapolis Colts (124.1 yards conceded per game), in Week 2 -- kicking off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.

Daily fantasy players, is Pierce worth a look for his upcoming matchup against the Colts? Keep reading, because we can help you make the correct call.

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Pierce vs. Colts Game Info

• Matchup: Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts
• Game Day: September 17, 2023
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 10.16
• Projected Rushing Yards: 63.12
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.39
• Projected Receiving Yards: 13.07
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.08

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Pierce 2022 Fantasy Performance

• In 2022, Pierce picked up 136.4 fantasy points (10.5 per game) -- 28th at his position, 79th in the NFL.
• In his one game so far this year, Pierce had 38 rushing yards on 11 attempts and zero touchdowns, ending up with 4.7 fantasy points.
• In his best game last year -- Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers -- Pierce accumulated 19.9 fantasy points. His stat line: 14 carries, 131 yards, 1 TD.
• Pierce accumulated 17.3 fantasy points in Week 5 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars (26 carries, 99 yards, 1 TD) in his second-best game last season.
• In his worst game of the season -- Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins -- Pierce accumulated 1.6 fantasy points. His stat line was: 5 carries, 8 yards.
• Pierce recorded 1.7 fantasy points -- 10 carries, 8 yards -- in his second-worst performance of the season (Week 11 versus the Washington Commanders).

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Colts Defensive Performance

• Indianapolis allowed over 300 passing yards to one QB last year.
• 13 players have thrown for at least one touchdown in a tilt against the Colts last season.
• Through the air last season, Indianapolis allowed at least two passing touchdowns to eight opposing QBs.
• Versus the Colts last year, three players threw for at least three touchdowns in a game.
• Through the air, Indianapolis gave up over 100 receiving yards to six players last season.
• Against the Colts last season, 21 players hauled in a TD pass.
• Against Indianapolis last year, four players hauled in more than one touchdown pass in a game.
• In terms of run defense, the Colts allowed two players to pile up more than 100 rushing yards in a game last season.
• Against Indianapolis last season, 16 players rushed for at least one TD.
• On the ground, the Colts allowed four players to score at least two rushing touchdowns against them last year.

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