Adam Vinatieri – Noteworthy
PK Adam Vinatieri’s next field goal will set an NFL record. His three kicks on Sunday tied Morten Andersen (565) for the most in a career. Vinatieri’s 11 points push his career total to 2,511, 33 shy of Andersen for the distinction of NFL all-time leading scorer.
Andrew Luck – Noteworthy
QB Andrew Luck has thrown a touchdown pass in 26 consecutive games, the league’s longest active streak.
Arthur Maulet – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Arthur Maulet was claimed off waivers (from New Orleans) and the Colts released RB Christine Michael, who had nine yards on two carries as a backup.
Arthur Maulet – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Arthur Maulet was claimed on waivers from the Saints Monday (Sept. 24) by the Colts after being waived Friday.
Darius Leonard – Noteworthy
LB Darius Leonard had 13 tackles and two sacks one week after being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week and Pepsi Rookie of the Week. Leonard’s 41 total tackles lead the NFL by seven. Since 1994, only Leonard and Pat Angerer have had 41 tackles through the first three games of a season for the Colts. It also ties Leonard for fourth in NFL history, trailing just Ray Lewis (44), London Fletcher (43) and Zach Thomas (43).
Kemoko Turay – Noteworthy
DE Kemoko Turay, a second-round pick, had 1.5 sacks, the first of his young career.
Lenzy Pipkins – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Lenzy Pipkins was signed to the practice squad.
Margus Hunt – Noteworthy
DE Margus Hunt leads the league with eight tackles for loss. He had his third sack of the season when he forced a Carson Wentz fumble and recovered it in the third quarter. Hunt, in his second season after spending four years as a backup with Cincinnati, had 2.5 career sacks entering 2018. The forced fumble and recovery were also the first of his career.
Rees Odhiambo – Noteworthy – Transaction
OT Rees Odhiambo and CB Lenzy Pipkins were signed to the practice squad while OT Will Holden and CB Tarvarus McFadden were released from the practice squad.
Ryan Grant – Noteworthy
WR Ryan Grant, signed to a one-year contract in the offseason after playing four seasons for Washington, caught his first TD pass of the year on a 5-yard reception in the first quarter. He has 13 receptions for 124 yards, the best start to a season in his career.