Colts film review: Nice of them to give us a quick Keenan Allen appearance: 4 snaps (2 slot, 2 Z) 3 routes (2 slot, 1 Z) Nice little intermediate-to-deep crosser over the middle of the field for 20+ yards - shows he still has the juice/technique despite speed to get open down the field (see below) Seth McGowan started at RB, looked solid, caught a pass, then they put him on ice BEFORE DJ Giddens entered Seems like the clear RB2 on this roster (still a chance they add someone) - I am targeting...

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Colts film review: Nice of them to give us a quick Keenan Allen appearance: 4 snaps (2 slot, 2 Z) 3 routes (2 slot, 1 Z) Nice little intermediate route over the middle of the field for 20+ yards - shows he still has the juice/technique despite speed to get open down the field (see below) Seth McGowan started at RB, looked solid, caught a pass, then they put him on ice BEFORE DJ Giddens entered Seems like the clear RB2 on this roster (still a chance they add someone) - I am targeting in the la...

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Stampede Blue

Rookie running back Seth McGowan ran with the first-team offense and appears to have overtaken DJ Giddens for the RB2 job behind Jonathan Taylor, rushing for 20 total rushing yards on 4 carries with a handful of nice carries in the preseason finale.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie running back Seth McGowan ran with the first-team offense and had a handful of nice carries, rushing for 20 total rushing yards on 4 carries. He appears to have overtaken DJ Giddens, who's been limited with a hamstring injury, for the RB2 job behind star workhorse Jonathan Taylor.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie Seth McGowan has stood out throughout training camp and preseason; with Jonathan Taylor not playing in the preseason finale, McGowan will have an opportunity to make a stronger RB2 case behind Taylor against a limited DJ Giddens.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 29, 2026Stampede Blue

Rookie RB who has stood out throughout training camp and preseason; with Jonathan Taylor not playing in the preseason finale, McGowan has an opportunity to make a stronger case for the RB2 role behind Taylor against an injury-limited DJ Giddens.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Stampede Blue

Seventh-round running back has shown everything expected from an RB2 prospect in preseason. The source notes McGowan will likely never develop into a workhorse back touching the ball 15-20 times per game with consistency, but has demonstrated the skill set and reliability desired from a backup running back role.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back has shown everything hoped for from an RB2 in the preseason; the source does not expect him to develop into a workhorse back touching the ball 15-20 times per game with consistency over a long period, but he fits the RB2 profile well—which is important because the Colts depth chart at running back looks bleak after the second spot.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Listed as a backup RB to target, indicating the source views him as a backup with potential upside worth targeting in drafts.

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PositiveSleeperAug 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Listed as a sleeper running back for the 2026 fantasy football season.

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