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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Double-digit tackles in defeat
Zaire Franklin recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) in the Indianapolis Colts' 18-16 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.Franklin again played 100 percent of the defensive snaps for the sixth straight game and 10th time across 14 contests this season. He's now produced double-digit tackles in four of the last five games after failing to reach 10 stops in any of the first nine weeks. On the year, Franklin has recorded 104 tackles (52 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and four pass breakups on 95 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Posts seven stops vs. Jacksonville
Zaire Franklin registered seven tackles (two solo) during the Indianapolis Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.Franklin was one of three Colts defenders to play every single snap, and he led the team in tackles for a second consecutive game. The 2018 seventh-rounder is up to 94 combined stops through 13 regular-season games, and he should crack the tackling century mark for a fourth consecutive year. That could come as soon as this Sunday against the Seahawks.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Another productive outing
Zaire Franklin logged 13 tackles (five solo) during the Indianapolis Colts' 20-16 loss to the Texans on Sunday.Franklin followed up his 14-tackle performance in Week 12 against the Chiefs with a game-high 13 stops during Sunday's loss. The veteran linebacker has logged double-digit tackles in three consecutive games after failing to do so through the first nine games of the regular season. Through 12 regular-season games, Franklin has accumulated 87 tackles (43 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass defenses and one forced fumble.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Season-high 14 stops in loss
Zaire Franklin compiled 14 total tackles (seven solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Chiefs.Franklin finished second on the team in takedowns behind fellow linebacker Germaine Pratt (20), registering a season-high 14 snaps in the loss. The 29-year-old has now recorded double-digit tackles in back-to-back contests after failing to get to 10 tackles in any contests prior this season. Additionally, he made his mark on the game in the fourth quarter, stripping running back Kareem Hunt. The ball was recovered by teammate Charvarius Ward, and Franklin is now up to 74 total tackles (38 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding a forced fumble over 11 games this year.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Team-high 10 tackles in OT win
Zaire Franklin tallied 10 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Indianapolis Colts' 31-25 overtime win over the Falcons on Sunday.Franklin saved his biggest play of Sunday's game for last after sacking Michael Penix for a 12-yard loss in overtime, which forced the Falcons to punt on the next play. Franklin led the NFL with 173 combined tackles in 2024, but Sunday marked just the first time this season that the veteran linebacker tallied double-digit stops. The eight-year pro is up to 60 tackles (31 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and four pass defenses through 10 regular-season games.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Disappointing season continues
Zaire Franklin recorded two tackles (zero solo) in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.Franklin was among many of the Indianapolis Colts' defensive starters to see their snap rate cut due to the game script. He logged a season low in tackles as a result. While this result was largely out of his control, Franklin has been among the most disappointing IDP options around the league halfway through the campaign.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Five stops in Week 7 win
Zaire Franklin finished Sunday's 38-24 win over the Chargers with five tackles (two solo) and one pass defense.Franklin played every single defensive snap for a second consecutive game, and the veteran linebacker has tallied at least five tackles in six consecutive contests. He is up to 42 total tackles through seven regular-season games, which puts him on pace to reach 100-plus tackles for a fourth consecutive season, though he is unlikely to match his total from the 2024 season (173 tackles across 17 regular-season games).
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Racks up nine stops Sunday
Zaire Franklin posted nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Cardinals.Franklin finished second on the Indianapolis Colts in tackles behind newcomer Germaine Pratt (11). Franklin's nine stops set a new campaign-high mark, but he's yet to reach double-digit stops in a contest after doing so eight times over 17 games last season. Franklin has 37 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) through six games, which is well below the pace needed to approach last year's league-leading total of 173 stops.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Secures sack in win
Zaire Franklin recorded seven total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 40-6 win over Las Vegas.Franklin reached seven takedowns for the second straight game, including a sack of Geno Smith in the fourth quarter. The linebacker is now up to 29 total tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also notching three passes defensed over five games this season.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Full participant in practice
Zaire Franklin (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.Franklin opened the week as a DNP due to an ankle injury that he likely sustained during the Indianapolis Colts' Week 4 loss to the Rams. However, his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is well on track to play in Sunday's home bout against the Raiders. Franklin has logged 22 tackles (10 solo) and three pass defenses through the first four games of the regular season.
Zaire Franklin
#44 LB / Indianapolis Colts / EXP: 8YRS Height: 6-0 Weight: 235 lb Age: 29 College: Syracuse Bye 11Fantasy Points by Week
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- OLB Rank
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