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PositiveNewsJul 31, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Colts RB2 Alert - its DJ Giddens right now: Important because Giddens was splitting with Seth McGowan when JT was missing at OTAs so some tweaks here Still live to sign a veteran

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PositiveValueJul 29, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

DJ Giddens is listed in the Bargain Bin at $1, indicating the source views him as a value pick at that price point.

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NegativeValueJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DJ Giddens is listed in the Bargain Bin at $1 salary cap value, indicating the source views him as a minimal-cost option in 2026 fantasy drafts.

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PositiveValueJul 28, 2026Footballguys

DJ Giddens has risen 6 spots in Underdog Best Ball ADP, moving from 242 to 236 overall (RB71), as the Colts running back gains traction in the market.

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PositiveValueJul 28, 2026Footballguys

DJ Giddens has risen 6 spots in Underdog Best Ball ADP, moving from 242 to 236 overall (RB71), indicating growing interest in the Colts running back.

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PositiveValueJul 28, 2026Footballguys

DJ Giddens has risen 6 spots in Underdog Best Ball ADP, moving from 242 to 236 overall (RB71), gaining traction in the market for the Colts running back.

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NegativeValueJul 24, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

DJ Giddens is competing with Seth McGoan for the RB2 job behind Jonathan Taylor, but even if he wins the backup role, he should not be prioritized for roster stashing. The Colts have a history of making late-offseason moves and lack significant financial or draft capital investment in their backup RB room, making them likely to sign an external option (like Kareem Hunt) if Taylor is injured rather than rely on Giddens.

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PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

The source believes DJ Giddens was dismissed too early; with Jonathan Taylor at 70% of Colts rushing attempts and Giddens at 7%, the source sees opportunity in Giddens' rushing projection as the backup in a limited backfield.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Giddens, a second-year fifth-round pick, is competing with seventh-round rookie Seth McGowan for the RB2 role in Indianapolis. His rookie year was not encouraging; the rushing ability and speed he showed at Kansas State (4.43-second 40) did not materialize in the NFL, as he played just 69 snaps and turned 26 carries into 96 yards. Unless he takes clear control of the RB2 role in training camp, he would likely project as an RB3 or RB4.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 23, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Giddens is positioned as a potential breakout candidate for the Colts. JJ Zachariason notes that starter Jonathan Taylor has missed 16 games over the past four years, creating a realistic scenario where No. 2 RB Giddens will get meaningful playing time in 2026.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is in a true backfield battle in Indianapolis with rookie Seth McGowan; the sophomore struggled in his first season, putting him at a disadvantage in competing for touches.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is a sophomore in Indianapolis who struggled in his first season and is in the midst of a true battle with rookie Seth McGowan for the backup spot behind Jonathan Taylor.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens, a sophomore, struggled in his first season and is now in a true battle with rookie Seth McGowan for the backup role in Indianapolis behind Jonathan Taylor.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is a sophomore back in Indianapolis who struggled in his first season and is in the midst of a true battle with rookie Seth McGowan for the backup spot behind Jonathan Taylor.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is a sophomore back in Indianapolis who struggled in his first season and is now engaged in a true depth chart battle with rookie Seth McGowan for playing time behind Jonathan Taylor.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is in a true battle with rookie Seth McGowan for the backup role in Indianapolis after struggling in his first season. The situation will be worth monitoring closely, particularly with Jonathan Taylor reportedly looking for a contract extension.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is in a true backfield battle in Indianapolis with rookie Seth McGowan; the sophomore struggled in his first season, putting him at risk in the competition for touches.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens, a sophomore, is in a true battle with rookie Seth McGowan for the backup spot in Indianapolis. Giddens struggled in his first season, putting him at a disadvantage in the competition.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is in a true backfield battle with rookie Seth McGowan in Indianapolis after struggling in his first season, with Jonathan Taylor reportedly seeking a contract extension that could complicate the situation.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is a sophomore in Indianapolis who struggled in his first season and is in a true battle with rookie Seth McGowan for the backup spot behind Jonathan Taylor.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is engaged in a true backfield battle with rookie Seth McGowan in Indianapolis after struggling in his first season; the Colts are actively evaluating whether the sophomore can hold his role.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is a sophomore competing for the backup spot in Indianapolis but struggled in his first season, putting him at a disadvantage against rookie Seth McGowan in the battle to be the next man up behind Jonathan Taylor.

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NegativeValueJul 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is categorized as a backup to stash in deep leagues in Indianapolis.

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NegativeValueJul 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giddens is listed as a backup to stash in deep leagues for the Colts.

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PositiveNewsJul 16, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Colts RB2 Battle: More confirmation it is a legitimate battle between Seth McGowan and DJ Giddens Also would not be surprised if they add a vet FA per previous reports

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NegativeBreakoutJul 13, 2026Matt Waldman

According to ESPN's Steven Holder, Giddens has been underwhelming and hasn't developed as quickly as the Colts hoped.

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NegativeRoleJul 13, 2026Matt Waldman

Despite superior physical talents, Giddens lacks the refined conceptual skills, footwork, and diagnostic abilities needed at the NFL level, making him less likely to win the backup role over McGowan.

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PositiveRoleJul 11, 2026Flock Fantasy

DJ Giddens is queued up as a running back option in the draft.

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PositiveSleeperJul 4, 2026Davis Mattek

DJ Giddens is drafted in round 18 with only 0.7% expected ownership despite being ostensibly the running back two for his team, making him a significantly undervalued sleeper pick.

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PositiveSleeperJul 2, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Despite a disappointing rookie year where he lost snaps to Ameer Abdullah, analyst views him as a breakout candidate similar to Blake Corum; he was a 9.7 RAS prospect with elite backfield dominator ratings and is only 22 years old with Jonathan Taylor injury-prone (18% games missed).

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PositiveBreakoutMay 19, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

DJ Giddens ripped up the combine and had very good production in college, with a big hive of support; if he were in the 2025 draft class he would be a third or fourth round pick.

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PositiveRoleMay 19, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

DJ Giddens is the clear backup to Jonathan Taylor in Indianapolis and moves into fun handcuff range; he has similar upside to Pacheco or Bigsby due to his raw athleticism, though the Colts backfield is very thin.

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PositiveValueMay 16, 2026Davis Mattek

Davis Mattek leans toward DJ Giddens over Adam Randall as a late-round running back pick, citing correlation with Daniel Jones at quarterback as a strategic advantage for this draft team.

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PositiveRoleMar 18, 2026PFF Fantasy Football Podcast

One analyst still believes in DJ Giddens as a backup option in Indianapolis, which is why they didn't prioritize the Colts as a rookie landing spot.

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