Tyler Warren reels in a short touchdown in KC

Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren caught six passes (on seven targets) for 21 yards and a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. Warren also had a three-yard run.

Why It Matters: As a rookie, Warren finished with fewer than 25 yards three times in 17 games, and only one of those came with Daniel Jones at quarterback. Warren has already had two such efforts to open the 2026 campaign, and he’s averaging a dismal 3.8 yards per reception. The silver lining has been his work by the goal line as the second-year tight end has scored in each of Indy’s first two games. It’s enough to buy Warren some grace with fantasy owners and keep him in lineups as a midrange TE1 with top-five potential.

Why It Matters: As a rookie, Warren finished with fewer than 25 yards three times in 17 games, and only one of those came with Daniel Jones at quarterback. Warren has already had two such efforts to open the 2026 campaign, and he’s averaging a dismal 3.8 yards per reception. The silver lining has been his work by the goal line as the second-year tight end has scored in each of Indy’s first two games. It’s enough to buy Warren some grace with fantasy owners and keep him in lineups as a midrange TE1 with top-five potential.

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