The Indianapolis Colts will host the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Tyler Warren.
Is Tyler Warren Playing in Week 1?
Warren is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Indianapolis Colts’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Tyler Warren in Week 1?
Over the past two decades, eight times a first-round TE has exceeded 20 routes run in his first career game:
- Noah Fant (2019): 4.4 PPR points
- Dalton Kincaid (2023): 6.6 PPR points
- Kyle Pitts (2021): 7.1 PPR points
- Evan Engram (2017): 8.4 PPR points
- Tyler Eiftert (2013): 9.7 PPR points
- Brock Bowers (2024): 11.8 PPR points
- Vernon Davis (2006): 14.7 PPR points
- T.J. Hockenson (2019): 25.1 PPR points
The Colts’ passing offense is a question mark at best, but Warren’s combination of draft capital and dynamic ability with the ball in his hands makes him a top-10 TE for me until proven otherwise.
We are talking about a limited target sample, but Indianapolis tight ends last season ranked seventh in YAC, fourth in yards per catch, and first in average target depth. Kylen Granson, Mo Alie-Cox, and Drew Ogletree drove those numbers, which are well-established luminaries at the position.
The Dolphins ranked 21st in yards allowed per catch after the reception in 2024, which is a scab. I expect this offense to pick at by way of the 14th overall pick. Some rookies need to work their way into my trust circle, and others who start there: Warren is the latter for me, and I feel good about it.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Tyler Warren’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Warren is projected to score 10.3 points in PPR formats. This includes 3.4 receptions for 39.7 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Colts vs Dolphins
Since the Indianapolis Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 1 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
