Tyler Goodson
24-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Elbow
Est. Return 8/23/2025
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
32
YDS
153
TD
1
YDS
61
TD
1
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
An undrafted back out of Iowa, Goodson made a small splash with an increased workload in his second NFL season. While he handled only 43 touches over 16 regular-season games, he averaged 4.8 yards per carry and scored his first two career touchdowns, with most of his production coming early in the year when Jonathan Taylor was sidelined. The Colts bolstered their backfield depth in the offseason, swapping Trey Sermon out for Khalil Herbert and selecting DJ Giddens in the fifth round of the draft, so Goodson will be hard-pressed to have a meaningful role again. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a one-year contract with the Colts in January of 2025.
Sidelined Thursday
Goodson (elbow) didn't practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The elbow injury that Goodson suffered during Saturday's preseason game against the Packers isn't viewed as major, per Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star, but the running back's absence from practice Thursday suggests that he'll miss Saturday's preseason finale against the Bengals. When he's available, Goodson is competing with DJ Giddens and Khalil Herbert (undisclosed) for slotting behind top back Jonathan Taylor.
The elbow injury that Goodson suffered during Saturday's preseason game against the Packers isn't viewed as major, per Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star, but the running back's absence from practice Thursday suggests that he'll miss Saturday's preseason finale against the Bengals. When he's available, Goodson is competing with DJ Giddens and Khalil Herbert (undisclosed) for slotting behind top back Jonathan Taylor.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Tyler Goodson's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
9.4%Positive Run %
81.3%% Yds After Contact
52.3%Avg Yds After Contact
2.5Rushing TD %
3.1%Touches Per Game
2.7% Snaps w/Touch
33.3%Air Yards Per Game
1.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.13% Team Air Yards
0.3%% Team Targets
3.2%Avg Depth of Target
1.1 YdsCatch Rate
73.3%Drop Rate
13.3%Avg Yds After Catch
6.1% Targeted On Route
19.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2024 Tyler Goodson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 9"Weight
197 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.42 secVertical Jump
36.5 inBroad Jump
123 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
29.50 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Goodson emerged as a third-down back for the Colts late last season after several injuries in the backfield. He had six receptions for 34 yards and 13 carries for 87 yards in six games. His season ended on a sour note, however, as the last meaningful play of a Week 18 must-win game for Indianapolis was a dropped pass by Goodson that would have extended a potential game-winning drive with just over a minute to play. Goodson, Trey Sermon and Evan Hull will compete for the backup job to Jonathan Taylor this summer. While he weighs less than 200 pounds and has taken just 19 regular-season touches since going undrafted in 2022, it wouldn't be shocking if Goodson challenged Hull for a role as the two-minute/hurry-up back. Goodson ran a 4.42 at the 2022 Combine, after piling up 2,551 rushing yards and 70 receptions in three seasons at Iowa.
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Avoids major injury
Goodson (elbow) doesn't have a major injury, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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Exits game with elbow injury
Goodson was forced out of Saturday's preseason game against the Packers with an elbow injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Makes preseason start
Goodson started Thursday's preseason opener at Baltimore and took four carries for 11 yards.
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Listed as No. 2 RB
Goodson is listed as the No. 2 running back on the Colts' first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.
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Signs one-year extension with Indy
Indianapolis signed Goodson to a one-year contract extension Tuesday.
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Could be Colts' RB1 in Week 6
Goodson could be in line to lead Indianapolis' backfield in Week 6 against the Titans, as Jonathan Taylor and Trey Sermon didn't practice Wednesday due to their respective ankle and collarbone injuries.
ANALYSIS
Taylor's absence wasn't surprising considering he sat out the Week 5 loss to Jacksonville due to the same injury, but Sermon was a new addition to the injury report. Goodson handled eight touches to Sermon's 16 against the Jaguars, but if Sermon sits against Tennessee, Goodson would presumably take over the lead role at running back, though Evan Hull and/or Trent Pennix would likely be elevated from the practice squad to provide depth.
Taylor's absence wasn't surprising considering he sat out the Week 5 loss to Jacksonville due to the same injury, but Sermon was a new addition to the injury report. Goodson handled eight touches to Sermon's 16 against the Jaguars, but if Sermon sits against Tennessee, Goodson would presumably take over the lead role at running back, though Evan Hull and/or Trent Pennix would likely be elevated from the practice squad to provide depth.