Will Tyler Warren play today? Injury update, fantasy advice for Week 6

The Indianapolis Colts and their fantasy football owners faced an unexpected turn when tight end Tyler Warren appeared on the injury report just before the Week 6 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Initially, Warren had been healthy, but on Friday, he was added to the injury report with a groin issue, earning the questionable tag.

ESPN's Stephen Holder noted that Warren's injury occurred during practice, but the severity of the injury remained unclear. With Warren's status still uncertain on Sunday, the Colts have not officially confirmed if he will play.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Warren is a game-time decision for the Titans game. The team will monitor his condition this morning before making the final decision. As the Colts will drop their inactives around 11:30 a.m. ET, a final determination will be made then. Based on the fact that Warren participated in Saturday's drills without being ruled out, his chances of playing are slightly better than even, but considering the late-week injury, opinions are pessimistic about his chances.

Assuming Warren is active, fantasy analysts recommend starting him despite a potentially limited snap count, as he is a reliable starter (TE6 overall in fantasy points) and has been one of the best options at his position this season. Warren's recent productive performance in Week 5, with 83 yards on seven receptions, further supports his value.

However, if he is not playing, Mo Alie-Cox will likely see more action, but he is considered a total desperation play, with only three catches for 30 yards this season. Fantasy managers may want to look for a better option on the waiver wire in this situation.