TY Hilton returned for the Indianapolis Colts last week against the Houston Texans after missing several games with a calf injury, and he did not feel as well as he hoped he would. As a result, he is not a lock to play in Week 13.
On Tuesday, Hilton told reporters he is still experiencing tightness in his calf that limited him during last Thursday’s loss to the Texans. He has been receiving treatment and hopes to suit up for Sunday’s divisional matchup with the Tennessee Titans, but that is not a guarantee.
Colts WR TY Hilton said today he was fighting thru tightness in his calf Thursday night — "I didn't have my explosiveness" — and spent the weekend in the training room, getting treatment. Hopes to practice this week and play, but at this point, he doesn't know for sure.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) November 26, 2019
Hilton caught just three passes for 18 yards in the 20-17 loss to Houston, so he was not much of a factor. The Colts are already down another important offensive playmaker in running back Marlon Mack, which is less than ideal as they are 6-5 and fighting for a playoff spot.
Both the Colts and Titans are one game behind the Texans for the lead in the AFC South, so Sunday’s game is extremely important. Hilton may try to gut it out, though it’s unclear how effective he will be if he does.
