Zaire Franklin

Zaire Franklin

28-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Indianapolis Colts
Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 11/10/2024
Wed Practice: DNP
2024 Fantasy Outlook
It took some time for Franklin to get a chance to play full-time on the defensive side of the ball, but he emerged as one of the most prolific tacklers in the league in 2022. It would have been fair to question if a repeat was coming in 2023, but he doubled down on his production by topping 1,000 snaps for the second straight season while finishing second in the league with 179 tackles. Franklin doesn't offer much in terms of pass rush or work in coverage, but he'll stuff the stat sheet with stops weekly, making him one of the most valuable IDP players available. The Colts boast an elite defensive line, so Franklin should have no trouble continuing to crash down on ball carriers with little resistance from the opposing offensive line. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
#90.65
ADP
#Subscriber-Only
IDP
$Signed a three-year, $31.26 million contract with the Colts in March of 2024.
Logs DNP on Wednesday
LBIndianapolis Colts
Ankle
November 6, 2024
Franklin (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The NFL's leading tackler played 100.0 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.
Read More News
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2024 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2023 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2022 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2021 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2020 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2019 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2018 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Indianapolis ColtsColts 2024 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

614100%
262100%
54088%
19173%
13722%
3915%
12120%
12146%
213%
218%
Loading Weekly Snap Counts...
2024 Zaire Franklin Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Zaire Franklin See More
NFL Game Previews: Giants-Steelers Matchup
14 days ago
Erik Siegrist previews the Monday night matchup as Russell Wilson and the Steelers take on the Giants.
RotoWire NFL Steak League Salary Cap Draft Review
85 days ago
Joe Bartel analyzes the draft results of the famed RotoWire Steak League and reveals what occurred when wideouts like Chris Olave went for less than expected.
IDP Analysis Week 10: Week 10 Review
359 days ago
Alohi Gilman tops Dan Marcus' IDP players who are on the rise, as in Week 10, he played 100 percent of defensive snaps and tallied seven tackles against Detroit.
NFL Game Previews: Broncos-Bills Matchup
364 days ago
Erik Siegrist previews the Monday night matchup as Russell Wilson and the Broncos travel to Buffalo for a date with the Bills.
Gameday Injuries: Week 9
Gameday Injuries: Week 9
November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023
Juan Carlos Blanco has the latest as of Sunday morning on a Week 9 injury report heavily populated by the quarterback position.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
Franklin had a breakout season by setting the franchise record for tackles in a single season moving into an every-down role after star linebacker Shaquille Leonard was lost for the season after three games due to a neck injury. Franklin tallied a career-high 167 stops (102 solo), three sacks and six passes defended over 17 games. With fellow linebacker and Indianapolis' second-leading tackler Bobby Okereke (151) departing in free agency, Franklin should be in store for another prominent role alongside Leonard during the 2023 campaign.
Franklin won the starting strong-side linebacker role in the preseason, but he came off the field in nickel and dime packages, which limits his fantasy upside. He appeared in 17 games for the Colts last season and totaled 40 tackles (21 solo), two pass deflections and one interception. He figures to garner a similar role alongside Darius Leonard and Bobby Okereke during the 2022 campaign.
Franklin will compete for the starting strong-side role linebacker role in training camp after the departure of Anthony Walker. Franklin mostly worked in a reserve role last season, but he impressed against the run. He struggled against the pass by allowing 14 receptions on 16 targets, according to Pro Football Focus, so he could come off the field in nickel and dime formations.
More Fantasy News
Picks off pass in loss
LBIndianapolis Colts
November 4, 2024
Franklin recorded eight tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Leading tackler in loss
LBIndianapolis Colts
October 29, 2024
Franklin recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 23-20 loss at Houston.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Compiles 16 tackles in win
LBIndianapolis Colts
October 22, 2024
Franklin recorded 16 total tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Stacks up nine tackles
LBIndianapolis Colts
October 14, 2024
Franklin recorded nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Logs 10 tackles in loss
LBIndianapolis Colts
October 7, 2024
Franklin recorded 10 tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup in the Colts' loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.