T.Y. Hilton Injury Status Improves Fantasy Outlook for Zach Pascal, Chester Rodgers and Jack Doyle in Week 13

Indianapolis Colts star wide receiver T.Y. Hilton has officially been ruled out for their Week 13 game against the Tennessee Titans following what is being described as a "slight setback" with the calf injury he has been nursing.

Hilton's absence could have wide-ranging effects on the Colts' offense against the Titans, first and foremost within the wide receiving corps.

Zach Pascal Fantasy Outlook

Zach Pascal should slot into the No. 1 role he occupied recently when Hilton missed games in Weeks 9, 10 and 11. Pascal played well in the Week 9 game against the Steelers, hauling in five catches for 76 yards and a touchdown. Although, in the other two games, Pascal struggled to make a serious impact, finishing with 3.6 and 2.7 fantasy points, in Weeks 10 and 11, respectively.

The silver lining here is that Pascal and the Colts have a favorable matchup in Week 13, against a Titans team that ranks No. 24 in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game. Additionally, the Colts could be leaning toward a more pass-heavy approach in this one with starting running back Marlon Mack also sidelined with an injury.

Outside of Pascal, you can expect an uptick in value from pass-catching tight end Jack Doyle, plus wide receivers Chester Rodgers and Parris Campbell, who could be returning from a hand injury this week. It might not be enough to make the latter two fantasy viable unless you're in a pinch, though.

The Colts wide receiver situation will definitely be one to monitor as we get closer to Sunday, as things could shift a bit between now and then.

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