<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=251A3E_0vQNS6cc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=251A3E_0vQNS6cc00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) is hit by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) causing a fumble during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images | Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images </figcaption></figure><figure><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-rising-stock-alec-pierce-houston-texans?utm_source=RSS" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2U3hIn_0vQNS6cc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2U3hIn_0vQNS6cc00" width="1280" height="720" ></a><figcaption>Indianapolis Colts' Anthony Richardson Assesses Performance vs. Houston Texans </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> The <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/team/indianapolis-colts" rel="nofollow"> Indianapolis Colts </a> are coming off their first season loss after falling 29-27 to the division-rival <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/team/houston-texans" rel="nofollow"> Houston Texans </a> . While it's not an ideal start, moments during the Lucas Oil Stadium contest gave plenty of hope and promise to what Indianapolis' young team can accomplish in 2024. With this on tap, it's time to look into three Colts players whose performances are raising their overall stock. Ashton Dulin | Wide Receiver <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4MBIJa_0vQNS6cc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4MBIJa_0vQNS6cc00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) celebrates a touchdown Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Colts wide receiver <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/ashton-dulin/" rel="nofollow"> Ashton Dulin </a> is more of a special teams ace than a pass-catcher. However, if Indy needs help at receiver, Dulin provides a good downfield target with plenty of speed. While <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/anthony-richardson/" rel="nofollow"> Anthony Richardson </a> found fellow receiver <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/alec-pierce/" rel="nofollow"> Alec Pierce </a> first, Dulin's play was a foot race more than a deep throw. <figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Anthony Richardson to Ashton Dulin! 54-yard touchdoooown. 📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HOUvsIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #HOUvsIND </a> on CBS/Paramount+ 📱: <a href="https://t.co/waVpO909ge" rel="nofollow"> https://t.co/waVpO909ge </a><a href="https://t.co/VRaovwYP9m" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/VRaovwYP9m </a> — NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1832863502643667064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> September 8, 2024 </a></blockquote></figure><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> Dulin showed <a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1832863502643667064" rel="nofollow"> ridiculous speed after the reception </a> and can make a tough catch when needed. With <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/josh-downs/" rel="nofollow"> Josh Downs </a> missing this contest put more pressure on rookie wideout <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/adonai-mitchell/" rel="nofollow"> Adonai Mitchell </a> . So, for Dulin to step in and help with receiving depth while making a massive play may give him more offensive looks going forward. <a href="https://e170fb0b.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFAICNAu0H8wSN4H1m5FuyDATh3LO_F1R6XRr6nsHBsDGG1KKyS1VK4kZ44Hkho1EN_WlSSorc__eG0SxW_LKJi5dFyYrvAD1FcaYYZ54mSOv3YEFCFJqZvClMnzZ5t--EofLWL5qOopqOTSs7midxJiwg8MGa2VdrrzHGLx8O7tJvsGu6Ty-VHS_hnJv7i0KTdn9lyq11MJAy" rel="nofollow"> What happens next for the Colts? Don't miss out on any news and analysis! Take a second and sign up for our free newsletter and get breaking Colts news delivered to your inbox daily! </a> Alec Pierce | Wide Receiver <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2HFfx9_0vQNS6cc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2HFfx9_0vQNS6cc00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure> Third-year Colts receiver <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/alec-pierce/" rel="nofollow"> Alec Pierce </a> had a career day against the Texans. He'd secure all three targets for 125 receiving yards (41.7 average) and a score, breaking Houston's defense every time he touched the football. However, no play was bigger than his <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-anthony-richardson-alec-pierce-highlight-texans" rel="nofollow"> 60-yard monster score </a> . <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Alec Pierce's two deep posts against the Texans. The first was a 60-yard TD in which he tracked one of the most insane throws ever. The second had Pierce slowing up to get it, and beating safety Jimmie Ward in the air for 57 more yards. <a href="https://t.co/VSD8VUdF5F" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/VSD8VUdF5F </a> — Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/1833213451231248585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> September 9, 2024 </a></blockquote></figure><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> Pierce was likely missing the arm strength of Richardson to match his best qualities. Pierce is a deep threat through and through, so expect the former Cincinnati Bearcat to have more plays like these from Sunday. After two disappointing seasons as a pure wideout, Pierce will likely have a career-best season when 2024 concludes. DeForest Buckner | Defensive Tackle <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2R8kAV_0vQNS6cc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2R8kAV_0vQNS6cc00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Jan 6, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-Imagn Images | Jenna Watson-Imagn Images </figcaption></figure> Three-time Pro Bowler and former First-Team All-Pro <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/deforest-buckner/" rel="nofollow"> DeForest Buckner </a> dominated against the Texans <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-good-bad-loss-texans-anthony-richardson" rel="nofollow"> in the trenches </a> . He'd conclude with 6 tackles (1 for loss) and 1.5 sacks (led team). Even though Indy gave up 213 rushing yards, Buckner stood out in run and pass defense. Despite <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-deforest-buckner-injured-loss-houston-texans" rel="nofollow"> sustaining a back injury </a> , Buckner likely will push through the setback to suit up for the <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/team/green-bay-packers" rel="nofollow"> Green Bay Packers </a> . <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Shane Steichen is hopeful DeForest Buckner is able to play this week. Says Buckner's "tough as nails," and has played through stuff his whole career. — Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/status/1833210693899981254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> September 9, 2024 </a></blockquote></figure><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> Indianapolis didn't look great in the defensive trenches outside of Buckner, so there is immediate cause for concern with how easily the Texans dominated the line of scrimmage to compile rushing yards. But names like <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/grover-stewart/" rel="nofollow"> Grover Stewart </a> , <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/laiatu-latu/" rel="nofollow"> Laiatu Latu </a> , <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/kwity-paye/" rel="nofollow"> Kwity Paye </a> , and <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/tyquan-lewis/" rel="nofollow"> Tyquan Lewis </a> will look to help improve from what was a brutal start for Charlie Partridge's troops. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><hr> Want more Colts content? 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Despite the Indianapolis Colts losing their AFC South opener to the Houston Texans, there are reasons to be excited.

3 Colts with Rising Stock After Loss to Texans

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