News: Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea had another solid game in Week 15 against the Texans. He had five tackles -- all solo -- while picking up his second sack of the season in a 29-17 loss.
Analysis: Bethea is going to fall well short of the 139 tackles he racked up a year ago, as he sits at 89 with two games left. Still, he has been productive and should be able to get to the 100-tackle plateau for the fourth time in five years. He remains a useful Fantasy IDP option in most formats.
News: Indianapolis defensive back Antoine Bethea is active and healthy for the Week 14 game at home against Tennessee. Bethea was back at full practice by the end of the week and was never expected to miss time as he was listed as probable on the injury report due to his neck issue.
Analysis: Bethea didn't seem like he was in any danger of missing playing time this week and he is, indeed, active against the Titans. He remains a quality defensive back in IDP leagues and should play better in Week 14. Start him in all IDP formats against Tennessee at home.
News: Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea was a full participant in practice for the first time this week on Friday leading up to Week 14 at home against the Titans. Bethea, who is nursing a neck injury, is listed as probable for Sunday's contest.
Analysis: Bethea didn't seem like he was in any danger of missing playing time this week. He remains a quality defensive back in IDP leagues and should play better in Week 14 against the Titans. Plan on starting him in all IDP formats against Tennessee at home.
News: Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea had a quiet game Sunday at the Lions in Week 13. Bethea had just six tackles, including five solo, with two passes defensed.
Analysis: Bethea remains a quality defensive back in IDP leagues and should play better in Week 14 against the Titans. Plan on starting him in all IDP formats against Tennessee at home.
News: Indianapolis defensive back Antoine Bethea is active for Week 12 against Buffalo after dealing with a minor ankle issue in practice last week. Bethea, who was listed as probable on the injury report, was a full participant in practice the last two days after being limited Wednesday.
Analysis: Bethea generated a career-high 139 tackles last season, but he remains off that pace this year in what has been characterized as a down campaign for him. He has just 66 tackles without an interception and should be viewed as an adequate option in deeper Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Indianapolis defensive back Antoine Bethea was listed as probable for Week 12 against Buffalo due to an ankle issue that crept up in practice. Bethea displayed improvement with the issue and was a full participant in practice the past two days after being limited Wednesday.
Analysis: Bethea generated a career-high 139 tackles last season, but he remains off that pace this year in what has been characterized as a down campaign for the 28-year-old. He has just 66 tackles without an interception and should be viewed as an adequate option in deeper Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea netted eight tackles during Indianapolis' 59-24 loss at New England in Week 11. Bethea has now amassed at least six tackles in nine of his 10 games this season, but only has a total of 66 stops with no interceptions.
Analysis: Bethea generated a career-high 139 tackles last season, but he remains off that pace this year in what has been characterized as a down campaign for the 28-year-old. Without an interception, he will have failed to pick off a pass in back-to-back seasons for the first time in his career. Consider him a viable option in deeper Fantasy IDP formats for now.
News: Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea led the team in tackles in a Week 10 win over the Jaguars. Bethea finished with seven solo tackles in the game, and he also added his first sack of the year in a 27-10 win.
Analysis: Bethea continues to post solid tackle totals on a weekly basis, as he has posted at least six in all but one game this season. He should post yet another 100-tackle season, and remains a solid Fantasy option in most IDP formats moving forward.
News: Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea racked up six stops in Week 9 against the Dolphins, in a 23-20 win. Three of his tackles were of the solo variety, while he had no other stats in the game.
Analysis: Bethea now has 51 tackles through eight games, putting him on pace for his fourth 100-tackle season in the last five. He does not have an interception over the last two seasons, but he is putting up big numbers in the tackle department. That makes him a useful Fantasy option in many IDP formats moving forward.
News: Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea turned in another solid performance during Sunday's contest against the Titans in Week 8. Bethea registered eight tackles (five solo) in a 19-13 overtime victory.
Analysis: Bethea has played in four consecutive games with at least six tackles and has 45 tackles through seven games, keeping him on pace for his third straight 100-tackle season. Bethea remains a quality option in most Fantasy IDP formats for now.
News: Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea led his team in tackles in the Week 7 win over the Browns. Bethea finished with six tackles and four of them were of the solo variety. He also had one pass defended for the Colts against the Browns.
Analysis: Bethea has struggled to make consistent tackles this season and that is hurting his Fantasy value in IDP formats. Without an interception to his credit, Bethea would be counted upon for solid tackling production in deeper IDP formats. Since he's not producing, he might not be worth starting in most formats.
News: Indianapolis defensive back Antoine Bethea posted eight tackles during the Colts' 35-9 loss to the Jets in Week 6. Bethea matched his second-highest tackle total of the season as he produced four solo stops for the second consecutive week.
Analysis: Bethea entered Sunday's game with just six tackles over the past two weeks, but was needed routinely against the Jets to help prevent Shonn Greene from gaining more yards out of the backfield. He now has 31 total tackles on the season and will have to pick up the pace in order to reach the century mark for the third consecutive year. Bethea remains a quality option in most Fantasy IDP formats for now.
News: Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea had six tackles Sunday against the Packers.
Analysis: After four games this season, Bethea has 23 tackles and is set to eclipse his 80 from 2011. One of the game's top defensive backs, Bethea is a viable start in mid-sized IDP leagues.
News: Indianapolis defensive back Antoine Bethea was held without a tackle and registered just one pass defended during the Colts' 22-17 loss to Jacksonville in Week 3. It was the first time Bethea failed to register an unassisted tackle since Jan. 3, 2010, against Buffalo.
Analysis: Bethea entered Sunday's game with 17 tackles (15 solo stops) before being limited against the Jaguars, who favored the running game and shied away from the star safety. Fantasy owners should expect a quick rebound as the Colts defense is on the field often and keep Bethea active in all IDP formats.
News: Indianapolis defensive back Antoine Bethea racked up eight tackles and a pass defended during the Colts' 23-20 win over Minnesota in Week 2. Bethea's has totaled 17 tackles, including 15 solo stops, in his first two games to rank second on the team behind Jerrell Freeman (18).
Analysis: After setting a career high with 139 tackles last season, Bethea has picked up where he left off during the Colts' early part of the schedule. The 28-year-old, considered one of the fiercest hitters in the league, also seems poised to make a run at his previous career best of eight passes defended set in 2007. Fantasy owners should continue to view Bethea as a solid contributor on a weekly basis.
News: Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea had a team-high nine solo tackles Week 1 against the Bears. He also had two pass defenses.
Analysis: Bethea did his job Week 1 despite being a bit banged up at times. He has managed 90-plus tackles the last four seasons and seems well on his way to making it five straight seasons with 90-plus tackles after his outstanding Week 1 performance. He continues to be a viable Fantasy DB in all formats.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea was active in Week 16 vs. the Texans. He is dealing with a knee injury.
Analysis: Bethea has produced 100-plus tackles in two straight seasons. He doesn't have any sacks or interceptions, but his tackle counts keep Bethea as a viable Fantasy start in IDP formats.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (knee) is questionable for the Week 16 game against the Texans on Thursday night. Bethea was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, however, and is expected to play.
Analysis: Bethea has produced 100-plus tackles in two straight seasons. He doesn't have any sacks or interceptions, but his tackle counts keep Bethea as a viable Fantasy start in IDP formats.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea totaled seven tackles (two solo) in Week 15 against the Titans. He is up to a career-high 120 tackles this season.
Analysis: Bethea has produced 100-plus tackles in two straight seasons. He doesn't have any sacks or interceptions, but his tackle counts keep Bethea as a viable Fantasy start in IDP formats.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea totaled 11 tackles (five solo), one pass defense and one forced fumble Week 14 against the Ravens. Bethea could have had an even better game, but he dropped what would have been a pick-six in the second quarter. That drive resulted in a Ravens TD. "That play right right there was big," Bethea said. "It could have changed the game. They went in and scored. ... I should have had it."
Analysis: Bethea now has a career-high 113 tackles in 13 games, but he is only started in 36 percent of Fantasy leagues. That number needs to rise because Bethea is a solid Fantasy DB in all formats.
News: Indianapolis DB Antoine Bethea notched nine tackles for the fourth consecutive game during the Colts' 31-24 loss to New England in Week 13. Bethea now has 102 total tackles this season to reach the century mark for the second year in a row and third time overall.
Analysis: Bethea continues to be the workhorse of the Indianapolis secondary as he helped limit Patriots QB Tom Brady to just 289 passing yards. Despite his stellar tackle totals, he has yet to register an interception this season. Consider him a mid-range option in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Indianapolis DB Antoine Bethea finished with a team-high nine tackles, including six solo stops, during the Colts' 27-19 loss to Carolina in Week 12. Bethea finished with at least nine tackles for the third straight game and has racked up 29 total stops in that span.
Analysis: Bethea entered Sunday's game 10th in the NFL with 84 tackles this season and continued his strong march to the century mark with his fine performance. Barring an injury, it will be the third time in his past four season he has amassed 100 tackles. Consider him a solid option in all Fantasy IDP formats despite his low interception totals.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea recorded another nine tackles, though only one solo, Week 10 against the Jaguars. He has now recorded eight or more in six of his last seven games, averaging 9.3 during that stretch.
Analysis: Few defensive backs record tackles at the rate Bethea has so far. He may not offer as many interceptions as some defensive backs, but if you can live without those, he certainly qualifies as a No. 1 DB in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea recorded 11 tackles, including eight solo, against the Falcons in Week 9, putting him in double figures for the third time in five games.
Analysis: With 72 tackles on the season, Bethea is one of the premier tacklers at defensive back. He had over 100 last season and has had over 90 four of the last five. As long as your Fantasy IDP league rewards tackles, he should be active as a No. 1 or 2 DB.
News: Indianapolis DB Antoine Bethea led his team with 11 tackles, seven solo, in Week 7 versus New Orleans. He also defended one pass in the Colts, 62-7, loss.
Analysis: Bethea has totaled 95 tackles or more the last three seasons and currently sits at 58 through seven weeks. Seeing how Indy's defense is always on the field, Bethea will have plenty of chances to make plays. Fantasy owners in IDP leagues should view him as a viable No. 2 DB option.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea totaled eight tackles (four solo) in Week 6 against the Bengals. Bethea has 47 tackles in six games.
Analysis: Bethea has totaled 95 tackles or more the last three seasons and he remains on pace to eclipse that mark again in 2011. He can be considered a viable No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy DB.
News: Indianapolis DB Antoine Bethea had a season-high 12 tackles during the Colts' 28-24 loss to Kansas City in Week 5 on Sunday. Bethea finished second to LB Pat Angerer for the team lead (12) as Indianapolis couldn't hold a pair of 17-point leads.
Analysis: Bethea now has 39 total tackles this year and appears to be on pace to record 100 tackles for the second year in a row. However, he is still searching for his first interception after picking off five passes the previous two years. Consider him a viable option in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea was ruled active for Week 4 against the Buccaneers. He did not practice on Saturday due to a heel injury.
Analysis: Bethea broke the 100-tackle mark for the second time in his career last season and is off to a good start this year. While he doesn't get a ton of picks, he still stats enough to warrant being considered a low-end Fantasy DB. Continue to view him as such heading into Week 4.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (heel) did not practice on Saturday after practicing in full on Thursday as he's officially listed as questionable for Monday night in Week 4 at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Bethea broke the 100-tackle mark for the second time in his career last season and is off to a good start this year. While he doesn't get a ton of picks, he still stats enough to warrant being considered a low-end Fantasy DB. Continue to view him as such heading into Week 4, if healthy.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea collected five tackles, two solo in Week 3 against the Steelers. He also was credited with a pass defended in the 23-20 loss.
Analysis: Bethea broke the 100-tackle mark for the second time in his career last season and is off to a good start this year. While he doesn't get a ton of picks, he still stats enough to warrant being considered a low-end Fantasy DB. Continue to view him as such heading into Week 4.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea was credited with eight tackles in Week 2 against the Browns. He also managed his first pass defensed of the young season.
Analysis: Bethea is typically a reliable source for tackles as a safety. He totaled a career-high 106 tackles in 2010 and remains a great play in IDP formats while healthy.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (hamstring) was ruled active for Week 1 in Houston and will play against the Texans' offense. Bethea was able to practice all week leading up to the game.
Analysis: Bethea will frequently be listed on the injury report but should be healthy more often than not as he was for Week 1. Bethea totaled a career-high 106 tackles in 2010. He had only one interception, but Bethea still does enough in Fantasy to be a viable option in IDP leagues.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 1 at Houston. He did practice in full all week.
Analysis: Don't be too alarmed by Bethea's questionable status. It's just how coach Jim Caldwell lists him on the injury report. He is expected to play Sunday. Bethea totaled a career-high 106 tackles in 2010. He had only one interception, but Bethea still does enough in Fantasy to be a viable option when healthy.
News: The Colts lost Pro Bowl safety Antoine Bethea on the game's second play to a hamstring injury Friday vs. Washington.
Analysis: When healthy, Bethea is a decent Fantasy DB, and that could be the case again in 2011 given the rest of the Colts' sloppy run defense. For now, keep him off of Fantasy rosters unless it's with a very late-round pick.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea nearly returned a missed field goal for a touchdown in the Week 17 win over the Titans. K Rob Bironas missed a 61-yard FG at the end of the second quarter. The kick fell eight yards deep in the end zone and was returned by Bethea for 101 yards. However, the return was negated by an illegal block on LB Gary Brackett. Bethea was tackled just short of the end zone by TE Craig Stevens. He finished the afternoon with four solo tackles.
Analysis: Bethea broke the 100-tackle mark for the second time in his career this season, but he had just one interception in the process. Still, he is a force in the Colts secondary and he should be considered a mid-range Fantasy option in IDP leagues heading into 2011.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea was all over the field in Week 16 against the Raiders. He recorded seven solo tackles and assisted on one more, finishing with eight in the 31-26 win.
Analysis: Bethea, who briefly left Sunday's game due to injury, has a career high 102 tackles on the year and continues to be a solid player in the secondary for the Colts. While he does not offer much on the form of sacks or interceptions, he remains a nice Fantasy play in most IDP formats. Keep Bethea active for Week 17 against the Titans.
News: Colts S Antoine Bethea registered his first interception of the season when he picked off Jaguars QB David Garrard on the final play of the third quarter in the Week 15 victory. Bethea returned the interception 31 yards. He finished the game with five tackles.
Analysis: Bethea has half a sack and one interception on the season after the Week 15 game. He had one 15-tackle performance Week 13 against Dallas but has otherwise been pretty underwhelming of late. With all the injuries the Colts have sustained in the secondary Bethea has now become the team's top playmaker in the defensive backfield, however. That makes him a decent option in IDP leagues for Week 16 in Oakland.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea totaled three tackles (one solo) in Week 14 against the Titans. Bethea has 19 tackles in two December games.
Analysis: With all the injuries the Colts have sustained in the secondary Bethea has now become the team's top playmaker in the defensive backfield. He is just one tackle shy of his fourth season with 90-plus tackles. Unfortunately, he has no interceptions in 13 games, so that is keeping him as a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea, who hadn't recorded double-digit tackles in a game since Week 1, led the team with a season-high 15, including 11 solo, against the Cowboys in Week 13. He's up to 86 on the season.
Analysis: Bethea is an above-average tackler for a defensive back. He has yet to record an interception this season, but if you prefer the consistency of tackles to the boom-or-bust nature of turnovers, he's worth using as a No. 2 option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea was able to get to Chargers QB Philip Rivers in the Week 12 matchup. He recorded 1/2 a sack along with Antonio Johnson. Bethea also hit Rivers just after a throw and racked up six tackles -- four solo -- in the loss.
Analysis: Bethea is a solid all-around DB who is always involved near the line-of-scrimmage as well as the deep coverage that the "Tampa 2" features. Continue to roll with him in Fantasy IDP formats moving forward.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea had another productive game in Week 11 against the Patriots. He finished second on Indianapolis with eight tackles in the 31-28 loss. Bethea missed a couple of plays on Sunday after being shaken up but was able to return.
Analysis: Bethea has yet to record a sack or an interception this season but he still remains a solid source of tackles in Fantasy IDP formats. He has 65 on the year with four passes defended and a forced fumble. Continue to view Bethea as a low-end No. 2 DB option heading into Week 12 against the Chargers.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea had an unproductive day in the Week 10 win over the Bengals, managing just three tackles -- two solo -- on the day.
Analysis: Bethea has 57 tackles this season for the Colts and continues to be a big factor in their secondary, despite the slow day. Continue to roll with him in Fantasy play.
News: Colts DB Antonie Bethea had seven tackles in Week 9 against the Eagles -- five being solo and one going for a loss. The Colts would lose the game 26-24, however.
Analysis: Bethea has 54 tackles this season for the Colts and continues to be a big factor in their secondary. With injuries to others in the secondary, Bethea has been leaned on heavily, which gives him more chances to produce on the field. Owners should continue viewing him as a low-end No. 2 DB option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea had another solid game in Week 8 against the Texans. He recorded three solo tackles and assisted on another to finish with four in the 30-17 win.
Analysis: Bethea has yet to pick off a pass this season but has 47 tackles through the first seven games with a forced fumble and three passes defended. He should continue to be viewed as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy DB in IDP formats heading into Week 9 against the Eagles.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea racked up seven tackles (three solo) in the Week 6 win over the Redskins. He now has 43 tackles through six games.
Analysis: Bethea continues to average more than seven tackles per game. He is doing his best to be a leader in the secondary with all the injuries the Colts have sustained. Bethea is a decent low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy DB.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea took to the field in Week 5 against the Chiefs despite coming in as questionable with a hamstring injury. Bethea totaled seven solo tackles and one forced fumble. He has 36 tackles in five games.
Analysis: Bethea continues to average 7.2 tackles per game. He is doing his best to be a leader in the secondary with all the injuries the Colts have sustained. Bethea is a decent low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy DB.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea was active for Week 5 after being limited in practice this past week.
Analysis: Bethea should be viewed as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy DB for Week 5. He is averaging 7.25 tackles per game, but he doesn't have a sack or interception.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 5 vs. Kansas City after being limited in practice on Thursday and Friday. Bethea says that the Colts must move on despite the loss of S Melvin Bullitt (shoulder) for the season and S Bob Sanders (biceps) for the immediate future. "Got to keep the train moving," Bethea said.
Analysis: It seems Bethea's status will come down to inactives on Sunday, but with the Colts secondary already beat up, they can't afford to be down another player. If Bethea is active, consider him a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy DB. He is averaging 7.25 tackles per game, but he doesn't have a sack or interception.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea recorded three tackles -- one solo -- in Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bethea and the Colts secondary couldn't force a turnover on Sunday despite Jacksonville QB David Garrard having five interceptions on the year.
Analysis: Bethea has 29 tackles on the year so far and has been consistent for the Colts banged up secondary. Heading into Week 5, the Colts host the Chiefs, a team that likes to run the ball. Bethea could see a lot of action trying to stuff the run and have a big game. He should be considered a solid No. 2 Fantasy DB option next week.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea had seven tackles, all solo in Week 3 against the Broncos. He was also credited with a pass defended in the 27-13 loss.
Analysis: Bethea is one of the better tackling defensive backs in the league. He doesn't get a ton of interceptions, though, which makes him more of a No. 2 option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea had six tackles, including five solo, against the Giants in Week 2. He had 13 total tackles in Week 1.
Analysis: Bethea is one of the better tackling defensive backs in the league. He doesn't get a ton of interceptions, though, which makes him more of a No. 2 option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: The return of safety Bob Sanders, who missed most of last season due to injury, has been the big story in the Colts' secondary this preseason. However, Antoine Bethea is doing a good job of not getting overlooked as the Colts' other starting safety. He is second on the team in tackles with 13 this preseason and only one of them hasn't been of the solo variety.
Analysis: While Sanders has struggled with injury the last few seasons, Bethea has become a Pro Bowl safety. However, we do need to warn Fantasy owners of Sanders' presence. Of the last four seasons, Sanders has really only been healthy in 2007. That was Bethea's worst season from a tackles standpoint, recording a career-low 65. If Sanders is healthy in 2010, then Bethea does lose to stand some stat chances. Still, he can pass as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy DB.
News: Pro Bowl safety Antoine Bethea has signed a four-year contract with the Colts. Bethea signed the deal hours after the Colts wrapped up their final minicamp practice this spring and just days before Indy could have reduced the $2.521 million one-year tender that had been on the table since March. Bethea has started 59 games in four seasons, including 32 straight.
Analysis: Bethea will lose some Fantasy value this year with the return of Bob Sanders, but Bethea should still be considered a quality DB in IDP leagues. He is worth drafting with a mid-round pick this season.
News: The Colts would like to keep safeties Melvin Bullitt and Antoine Bethea around one more year, but former first-round draft pick Marlin Jackson wasn't as lucky. Indy gave Bullitt a second-round tender, agent Leonard Roth confirmed in an e-mail to The Associated Press. Earlier in the day, ESPN.com reported that Bethea was given a first-round tender. Jackson's agent, Mike Sullivan, confirmed in an e-mail that the Colts had not offered him a tender at all. That allows Jackson to become an unrestricted free agent Friday morning. Also, versatile defensive lineman Raheem Brock said on his Twitter account that he had played his final game with the Colts. "It's been real Indy," Brock wrote. And finally, the Colts re-signed LB Gary Brackett to a five-year deal.
Analysis: Bethea and Bullitt are big parts of the Colts' secondary, but only Bethea is worth a look as a No. 3 Fantasy DB. Brackett is a safe No. 2 Fantasy LB. Both are worth late-round picks. The rest of the players involved aren't worth consideration.
News: Colts cornerback Jerraud Powers has missed his third straight practice and is questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the New York Jets. The rookie starter appeared to hurt his left foot in Saturday's 20-3 victory over Baltimore. If he cannot play, coach Jim Caldwell has said rookie Jacob Lacey would start in his place. Lacey started nine games this season, is fifth on the team in tackles with 78, has three interceptions and returned one for a touchdown. Starting safety Antoine Bethea made it through the entire practice Friday and is probable with a bruised back.
Analysis: Only Bethea is worth a look in Playoff Challenge and other postseason Fantasy leagues.
News: Colts defensive linemen Dwight Freeney (abdomen) and Robert Mathis (quadriceps) and defensive back Antoine Bethea (foot) are all active for Week 15 at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Freeney and Mathis both get enough sacks to start in Fantasy IDP leagues, and Bethea is a good enough tackler to serve as a No. 2 DB even if he has only four interceptions.
News: The Colts had several players do well Sunday at Houston. Robert Mathis had two tackles, one sack and a forced fumble. Antoine Bethea had four tackles and an interception. Clint Session had nine tackles and an interception. Raheem Brock had three tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. Gary Brackett had five tackles.
Analysis: The Colts defenders continue to play well and should remain active in all leagues in Week 13 against Tennessee. Use all your regulars in IDP play.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (foot) has been listed as probable for the team's Week 12 game at Houston.
Analysis: Bethea is a solid option in IDP formats and should remain active for Week 12 as long as he is active.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (foot) has been listed as questionable for the team's Week 11 game against the Ravens. Bethea was a limited participant in practice on Friday.
Analysis: Bethea is a solid option in IDP formats and should remain active for Week 11 at Baltimore as long as he is healthy and active.
News: Notable Colts defenders from Week 9 include: LB Clint Session (14 total tackles, interception), CB Jerraud Powers (10 total tackles, interception), CB Jacob Lacey (nine total tackles), DB Antoine Bethea (nine total tackles, forced fumble), DE Dwight Freeney (four total tackles, 1.5 sacks) and DE Robert Mathis (three total tackles, half a sack).
Analysis: Of these defenders, Freeney, Mathis and Bethea are fine IDP league options while Session and Powers might begin pulling their weight in Fantasy play. The Colts host the Patriots in Week 10.
News: Several Colts defenders played well Sunday against the 49ers. Bob Sanders had two tackles and an interception. Antoine Bethea had seven tackles. Clint Session had eight tackles. Robert Mathis had two tackles and a sack. Dwight Freeney had two tackles and a sack. Gary Brackett had five tackles.
Analysis: The Colts defenders should continue to play well in Week 9 against Houston. Use your regular IDP options against the Texans.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (eight tackles), DL Daniel Muir (seven tackles, half a sack), DL Eric Foster (three tackles, sack), LB Clint Session (three tackles, half a sack) and DL Dwight Freeney (two tackles, sack) led the way in a Week 7 rout of the Rams.
Analysis: Bethea and Freeney are solid starting options in Fantasy IDP leagues who will be worth using in Week 8 vs. the 49ers. The others have minimal value.
News: The Colts got solid play from several key defensive players Sunday at the Titans. LB Gary Brackett returned from his two-game absence due to a knee injury and finished with six tackles. DE Dwight Freeney had one tackle for a sack. DB Antoine Bethea had eight tackles and a forced fumble. And DE Robert Mathis had three tackles.
Analysis: The Colts have a bye in Week 6, so keep all of these players reserved. They return in Week 7 at St. Louis, which should be a great matchup for the Colts defense.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea played well Sunday at Arizona. He had eight tackles, an interception and recovered a fumble against the Cardinals. Bethea got help from several of his teammates. Raheem Brock had four tackles and a sack. Robert Mathis had four tackles and a sack. And Marlin Jackson had two tackles and an interception.
Analysis: Bethea could be worth adding in IDP leagues with how he's played the last two weeks. He had an interception in Week 2 at Miami. Brock, Mathis and Jackson are all viable IDP options as well and are worth starting in Week 4 against Seattle. The Colts need players to step up on defense with injuries to Gary Brackett, Kelvin Hayden, Bob Sanders and Dwight Freeney, who was hurt in Sunday's game.
News: Indianapolis DB Antoine Bethea played the hero Monday night against the Dolphins in Miami. Bethea finished the game with 8 solo tackles and added an interception of Chad Pennington on the final play as the Dolphins desperately tried to win the game but came up short.
Analysis: Bethea has 13 tackles on the season and picked up his first INT Monday night in a big spot. Despite the nice tackling game Monday, he's not much of a Fantasy IDP player. Consider him only in the deepest of leagues for Week 3 at Arizona.
News: Colts LB Gary Brackett (10 tackles), DL Antonio Johnson (seven tackles), LB Tyjuan Hagler (seven tackles), LB Clint Session (six tackles), DB Kelvin Hayden (five tackles) and DB Antoine Bethea (five tackles) all helped out in a Week 1 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Brackett is the most reliable Fantasy IDP option in this group, as a low-end starting LB in deeper leagues. Bethea and Session also have minimal value, but the rest of these guys can be ignored heading into Week 2 at Miami.
News: Indianapolis DB Antoine Bethea missed the fourth and final Colts preseason game on Thursday against the Bengals. He missed all four preseason games with a hand injury and is questionable for the start of the regular season.
Analysis: Bethea has a cracked bone in his right hand and might not be back for the start of the regular season against the Jaguars. Bethea is best used as a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy, so monitor his status over the next week to see if he is going to play against Jacksonville in Week 1.
News: Indianapolis DB Antoine Bethea (hand) did not play in Saturday's preseason loss to the Lions. He has missed the team's first three preseason contests.
Analysis: Bethea has a cracked bone in his right hand and Indy has yet to discuss when he might return. There are only a one week left in the preseason, so getting back to 100 percent is vital. Bethea is best used as a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (hand) was not available for Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles. He has missed the team's first two preseason contests.
Analysis: Bethea has a cracked bone in his right hand and Indy has yet to discuss when he might return. There are only a few weeks left in the preseason, so getting back to 100 percent is vital. Bethea is best used as a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: The Indianapolis Colts will hold six starters out of Thursday night's preseason game against Philadelphia. Two of the starters, former NFL defensive player of the year Bob Sanders and kicker Adam Vinatieri, have not yet practiced. Safety Antoine Bethea and defensive back Raheem Brock will not play because each has a broken hand. Cornerback Kelvin Hayden is out with a hamstring injury, and defensive end Robert Mathis is out with a bruised thigh.
Analysis: Of these players, Sanders is a good No. 2 Fantasy DB when he's healthy, and Bethea has the same potential though is a safer No. 3 choice. Mathis should be OK once his thigh heals, and hopefully it won't limit him; he's a No. 2 DL when healthy. Vinatieri carries a lot of name value but with his leg hobbling him thus far, he's not worth taking as anything more than a No. 2 PK. The rest of the players listed aren't relevant enough for Fantasy use.
News: Colts safety Antoine Bethea has cracked a bone in his right hand, leaving him on the sideline for both of Indianapolis' practices Wednesday. Coach Jim Caldwell did not give a timetable for Bethea's return. Caldwell said Bethea would be fitted for a cast and would return when he can play while wearing the cast.
Analysis: Bethea went to the Pro Bowl in 2007. He doesn't get many interceptions but his ability to make tackles makes him a decent DB option in Fantasy IDP leagues. Think No. 2 option, when healthy.
News: Indianapolis DB Antoine Bethea recorded 10 tackles in Week 16's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. Colts LB Clint Session finished second on the club with seven tackles against the Jaguars in a win that clinched a playoff berth for the Colts.
Analysis: Bethea now has exactly 100 tackles on the season with two picks. He obviously doesn't get many interceptions, but all the tackles still make him a No. 2 option in Fantasy IDP leagues for Week 17 against Tennessee. Session now has 91 tackles and is just a low-end option in Week 17.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea led the team with 10 tackles, including eight solo, Week 13 at Cleveland. He also recorded his second interception of the season.
Analysis: Bethea now has 82 tackles on the season -- a rare quality for a defensive back. He obviously doesn't get many interceptions, but all the tackles still make him a No. 2 option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 13 at Cleveland. He did not practice all week.
Analysis: Bethea has not missed a game all season, but the fact he didn't practice this week is cause of concern. Continue to track his progress leading up until inactives, but consider using healthier alternatives Week 13. Bethea is having a solid season tackle-wise, but with only one pick, he remains a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: Several Colts defenders performed well Sunday night at San Diego. Freddie Keiaho had 10 tackles, Gary Brackett had eight tackles, Melvin Bullitt had eight tackles, Clint Session had seven tackles, Robert Mathis had three tackles and 1.5 sacks, Antoine Bethea had three tackles, Raheem Brock had a fumble recovery and Dwight Freeney had one tackle.
Analysis: Use your usual regulars in Week 13 at Cleveland. It's a good matchup for the Colts since Cleveland has struggled offensively the past two weeks against Buffalo and Houston.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea had a team-high 11 tackles (six solo) during a Week 10 win against the Steelers. He had one tackle for loss and had his second straight double-digit tackle outing.
Analysis: Bethea has been a solid tackler all season and has yet to miss a game due to injury. However, he has just one interception and since he doesn't fill the stat sheet, Bethea remains a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Several Colts made plays Sunday against New England. DB Antoine Bethea led the team with 10 solo tackles. LB Gary Brackett led the team with 11 total tackles. DL Robert Mathis had two tackles. DL Dwight Freeney had one tackle. DB Melvin Bullitt had one tackle. And DB Tim Jennings had four tackles and recovered a fumble.
Analysis: The Colts have solid individual defensive players, including Brackett, Bethea and Freeney, although Freeney needs to record more sacks. Continue to use your regular players in Week 10 at the Steelers.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea had five tackles and an interception Sunday against the Ravens. DB Melvin Bullitt had seven tackles and an interception. DB Tim Jennings had 10 tackles and an interception. And DL Raheem Brock had two tackles and a sack.
Analysis: These players had nice outings against the Ravens, but they are not worth starting in most weeks in IDP leagues. Keep them reserved in Week 7 at the Packers.
News: Colts DL Dwight Freeney had four tackles and a sack Sunday at Houston. LB Gary Brackett had five tackles and recovered a fumble for a touchdown. DB Marlin Jackson had 11 tackles. DB Melvin Bullitt had 10 tackles and an interception. DL Robert Mathis had two tackles and a sack. LB Freddie Keiaho had eight tackles. DB Antoine Bethea had four tackles. DB Kelvin Hayden had four tackles. And LB Clint Session had five tackles.
Analysis: The Colts have a favorable matchup in Week 6 against the Ravens so the defensive players could be in line for a good outing against rookie QB Joe Flacco.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea played well for the Colts in 2008. He finished the year with 65 tackles (47 solo) and four interceptions, which tied Gary Brackett for the team lead.
Analysis: If Bethea had more tackles he would have more Fantasy value. For now, consider him a No. 3 Fantasy DB in IDP leagues.
News: Tony Dungy expects at least five Colts starters to miss Week 16's game against Houston because of injuries. On Wednesday, two days after team president Bill Polian ruled out receiver Marvin Harrison (knee) and right tackle Ryan Diem (knee), Dungy added three more names to the list. Defensive tackle Raheem Brock (ribs), safety Antoine Bethea (knee) and defensive end Robert Mathis (knee) are all expected to sit out for the second straight week. "I don't think they'll play either because anyone who is hurt isn't going to play," Dungy said.
Analysis: The Colts have listed Bethea as questionable, although he did not practice all week. This knee injury is really putting a black cloud over a fine season for the second-year defensive back. He has 65 tackles and four interceptions and, when healthy, is a solid Fantasy DB. But it appears he will need to be benched another week.
News: As expected, the Colts have declared DB Antoine Bethea inactive for Week 15 at Oakland. He sprained his left knee Week 14 at Baltimore.
Analysis: Bethea, a second-year defensive back out of Howard, is having a fine 2007 campaign. He has 65 tackles and four interceptions and, when healthy, is a solid Fantasy DB.
News: The Colts will sit five starters Week 15 at Oakland, with injuries to defensive end Robert Mathis leaving the team without any of the first-string defensive linemen it had to start training camp. The Colts decided Saturday that Mathis and safety Antoine Bethea would not play against the Raiders, Indianapolis spokesman Craig Kelley said. The team had already listed receiver Marvin Harrison (bruised left knee), defensive tackle Raheem Brock (ribs) and right tackle Ryan Diem (knee) as out for Sunday.
Analysis: Mathis (sprains to both knees) and Bethea (sprained left knee) were injured during Week 14's 44-20 victory in Baltimore. Neither finished the game, in which the Colts pulled most of their starters midway through the third quarter. The second-year defensive back out of Howard is having a fine 2007 campaign. He has 65 tackles and four interceptions. When healthy, Bethea is a solid Fantasy DB.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 15 at Oakland. He did not practice during the week and the Colts said Wednesday that they feared he might have to sit out against the Raiders.
Analysis: The second-year defensive back out of Howard is having a fine 2007 campaign. He has 65 tackles and four interceptions. He is expected to miss his first game Week 15 and Fantasy owners should look to healthier alternatives. When healthy, Bethea is a solid Fantasy DB.
News: The Indianapolis Colts are planning to be without four starters for Week 15's game at Oakland. Coach Tony Dungy said Wednesday receiver Marvin Harrison (bruised left knee), defensive tackle Raheem Brock (ribs), safety Antoine Bethea (sprained left knee) and defensive end Robert Mathis (two sprained knees) are all expected to sit out this week. "We'll probably hold Robert out unless he makes a miraculous recovery, and we'll probably hold Antoine out, too," Dungy said. "I don't know the severity of the injuries or how long they'll be out, but I don't think they'll play this week."
Analysis: The second-year defensive back out of Howard is having a fine 2007 campaign. He has 65 tackles and four interceptions. He is expected to miss his first game Week 15 and Fantasy owners should look to healthier alternatives. When healthy, Bethea is a solid Fantasy DB.
News: Notable Colts defenders from Week 13 vs. Jacksonville include: DE Robert Mathis (four solo tackles, sack, forced fumble), LB Freddie Keiaho (11 total tackles, one-half sack), CB Marlin Jackson (nine total tackles, one-half sack), FS Bob Sanders (11 total tackles), LB Tyjuan Hagler (seven total tackles, sack) and CB Antoine Bethea (six total tackles, interception).
Analysis: Of these defenders, Sanders, Mathis and Jackson are the only reliable ones for standard IDP league play. Consider them solid options against a sloppy Baltimore offense in Week 14.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea had five tackles and an interception Sunday against Carolina.
Analysis: Bethea played well but he should not be used in Week 9 against Tom Brady and the Patriots.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea totaled seven tackles (six solo) and picked off his first pass of the season during a Week 5 win over the Bucs. Bethea has 29 tackles through five games.
Analysis: Bethea has done a great job as the team's starting safety the last two seasons and is a decent low-end Fantasy DB. The Colts are on a bye Week 6, but return to action Week 7 against the Jaguars.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea had seven tackles Sunday against Denver.
Analysis: Bethea is a low-end DB and should not be started in Week 5 against the Colts.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea was yet another rookie find this season for Indy. The sixth-rounder beat out touted Mike Doss, then moved to free safety for four games before settling back at the strong spot. He excels in run support, was third on team with 105 tackles and should be an anchor in the secondary for years.
Analysis: Consider Bethea a decent sleeper candidate for 2007 but he should not be used as an IDP player in Fantasy playoff leagues.
News: Colts DB Antoine Bethea watched impatiently from the sideline Monday night. Sure he enjoyed seeing Indianapolis' defense play better than it had in months, he just wanted to be part of it. Sunday at Houston, Bethea might get his chance. "I'm doing much better," he said Thursday when asked about his injured shoulder. "I'm lifting weights, I'm ready to get back on the field. I practiced yesterday and there was no pain."
Analysis: Consider Bethea a No. 2 DB in IDP leagues for Week 16 against the Texans.
News: Colts DB Bob Sanders (knee), DL Darrell Reid (hand), DB Marlin Jackson (shoulder), LB Gilbert Gardner (knee), DL Dwight Freeney (shoulder, TE Bryan Fletcher (quad) and DB Antoine Bethea (shoulder) are listed as questionable for Week 16 at Houston.
Analysis: Sanders, Gardner and Freeney are all solid Fantasy options when healthy. Freeney is likely to play and he is coming off by far his best performance of the season with three sacks in Week 15. Keep an eye on Sanders and Gardner the rest of the week to make sure they will play. Ignore the other injured players for now.
News: The Indianapolis Colts declared FS Antoine Bethea (shoulder), TE Dallas Clark (knee), DL Dan Federkeil, TE Bryan Fletcher, CB Marlin Jackson (shoulder), DL Dan Klecko, FS Bob Sanders (knee) and WR John Standeford inactive for Week 15 against Cincinnati.
Analysis: Sanders will be missed by owners in IDP leagues and Clark has been a tough loss for owners in regular formats, but none of the other players are very valuable in Fantasy Football.
News: Colts RB DeDe Dorsey (quad), DB Antoine Bethea (shoulder), LB Keith O' Neil (ankle) and DL Robert Mathis (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 14 at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Only Mathis should be used for Fantasy purposes in Week 14. Ignore the other injured players.
News: Notable inactives for Week 13 Colts-Titans game include: Colts FB T.J. Rushing, DB Antoine Bethea, TE Dallas Clark, LB Keith O'Neal, DT Dan Klecko, WR Aaron Moorehead and DE Ryan LaCasse. TE Ben Utecht will start for Clark and Bryan Fletcher will start at H-Back. For the Titans, CB Andre Woolfolk, RB Chris Brown, DE DeQuincy Scott, WR Jonathan Orr, DT Jesse Mahelona, DE Josh Savage and DE Antwan Odom are inactive.
Analysis: Anyone listed as inactive shouldn't start in Week 13 Fantasy play. Utecht is a No. 2 Fantasy TE.
News: Colts DL Montae Reagor (head) is out, while DL Raheem Brock (chest), LB Gilbert Gardner (ribs), DB Bob Sanders (knee), WR Brandon Stokley (knee), DB Nick Harper (groin), LB Keith O' Neil (ankle), DN Antoine Bethea (shoulder) and TE Ben Utecht (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 13 at Tennessee.
Analysis: Sanders and Stokely are the only injured players worth using when healthy. Keep an eye on their status the remainder of the week, if you intend to use them for Fantasy purposes in Week 13.
News: The Colts DST had four sacks against Buffalo. DL Robert Mathis had three tackles and two sacks. DB Antoine Bethea had eight tackles. LB Cato June had nine tackles. DL Anthony McFarland had five tackles and one sack. DL Dwight Freeney had one tackle and one sack.
Analysis: The Colts played without DB Bob Sanders and LB Gary Brackett. Consider the Colts a No. 2 DST for Week 11 against Dallas but use all regular IDP players. Keep an eye on Sanders and Brackett for Week 11.
News: Antoine Bethea will get the start at safety for the Colts on Sunday night. The team's second sixth-round pick, from Howard, will be tested by Eli Manning.
Analysis: Bethea is not an IDP option, but Manning could have fun with a rookie on some deep tries. Manning is a must-start in Week 1 regardless. You drafted him. Play him.
News: The Colts signed two more draft picks Sunday, defensive back Antoine Bethea and cornerback-kick returner T.J. Rushing. Bethea, from Howard, was the team's second sixth-round pick and Rushing, who played at Stanford, was a seventh-rounder.
Analysis: Neither player will make enough of a contribution to be used in Fantasy Football.
