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2024 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 144 | 2.5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Secures interception in loss
Franklin recorded nine total tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos.
Franklin remained very active in Week 15, reaching at least nine tackles for the 12th time this season. Additionally, he snatched his second interception of the year, picking off Bo Nix in the first quarter. The linebacker has now compiled 144 total tackles (80 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed, including two interceptions, and three forced fumbles over 14 games in 2024.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Posts huge numbers in win
Franklin recorded 12 tackles (10 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.
Franklin managed a double-digit tackle total for his seventh game this season in Week 13, and he registered in the sack column for his second straight contest. He still leads the league in tackles by a comfortable margin and profiles as an elite IDP option for the fantasy playoffs after the Colts' bye in Week 14.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Continues to pace league in tackles
Franklin recorded 13 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.
The seventh-year pro leads the league in tackles with 123 (64 solo). Franklin, a seventh-round pick in 2018, has now recorded three consecutive 100-plus tackle seasons. He has also yet to miss a defensive snap in 12 games this season.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Another 100-tackle season
Franklin recorded nine tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Bills.
Franklin currently leads the league with 105 tackles (54 solo) through 10 games, marking his third straight season with 100-plus stops. The 28-year-old is a surefire fantasy starter that hasn't missed a snap this season.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Back at practice Thursday
Franklin (ankle) participated at practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Franklin missed practice Wednesday after playing 100 percent of Indianapolis' defensive snaps in Week 9, but he's now a step closer to potentially suiting up again in Week 10. If he can practice in full Friday, he could avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Logs DNP on Wednesday
Franklin (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
The NFL's leading tackler played 100 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in their Week 9 loss to the Vikings, but it now appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. Franklin will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for Indianapolis' Week 10 matchup against the Bills.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Picks off pass in loss
Franklin recorded eight tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.
The middle linebacker also played on every defensive snap for the ninth time in as many games this season. Franklin leads the league with 95 tackles (48 solo) in 2024.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Colts' leading tackler in loss
Franklin recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 23-20 loss at Houston.
Franklin managed double digits in the tackle department for the fifth time this season in Week 8. His 87 tackles through eight games are more than any other player in the league, and he'll be looking to hold onto those bragging rights in Week 9 at Minnesota.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Compiles 16 tackles in win
Franklin recorded 16 total tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.
Franklin was able to compile a season-high 16 stops while also stripping fullback Alec Ingold in the third quarter, which was recovered by teammate Taven Bryan. Through seven games in 2024, Franklin has now produced 76 total tackles (35 solo), two forced fumbles and a pass defensed.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Stacks up nine tackles
Franklin recorded nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Titans.
Franklin is now tied with teammate E.J. Speed for the third-most tackles in the league at 60. He's an every-week starter in IDP formats, and he should be a strong option in Week 7 versus the Dolphins, who need to stick to the run game without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion).
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Logs 10 tackles in loss
Franklin recorded 10 tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup in the Colts' loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Franklin once again played every defensive snap versus Jacksonville, and it was his third game with double-digit tackles. Coming off a career-best 179 tackles in 2023, Franklin is averaging 10.2 tackles per game through five contests, but he's done little else in the box score, with just one pass breakup and one forced fumble.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Cleared on injury report
Franklin (illness) was a full participant during practice Thursday.
Franklin logged a DNP on Wednesday as he worked to recover from an illness. With his ability to log a full practice Thursday, he should be all good to go Sunday against the Jaguars.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Under the weather
Franklin (illness) did not practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Franklin will receive the day off to recuperate, although it's not clear if he is in any real danger of missing Sunday's game against the Jaguars. His practice status will be worth monitoring Thursday and Friday, to make sure he's good to go for Week 5.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Tallies nine tackles vs. Steelers
Franklin registered nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 27-24 win over Pittsburgh.
Franklin finished Sunday's game as the second-leading tackler for the Colts behind E.J. Speed (13). Franklin has played every single defensive snap through the first four games of the regular season, and his 41 total tackles ranks 10th in the NFL.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Has 15 tackles in win
Franklin had 15 total tackles in Sunday's win over Chicago.
Franklin is averaging 11 total tackles per game after averaging 11.2 tackles per game last year. Franklin doesn't offer much in terms of pass rush or his work in coverage, but he'll stuff the stat sheet with high tackle totals.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Double-digit stops in loss
Franklin recorded 10 total tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Packers.
Franklin was able to cross the double-digit tackles threshold for the first time this season after doing so 11 times in 16 contests last year. Additionally, he punched the ball out as Packers' running back Josh Jacobs was on the verge of scoring a touchdown in the second quarter, which was ultimately recovered by his Franklin's teammate Laiatu Latu. Through two games in 2024, Franklin has registered 18 total tackles (nine solo) as the team's starting middle linebacker.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 235 lbs |
| Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Syracuse |
| Experience: 7 |