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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 28:  T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball while defended by Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 28, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 28: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball while defended by Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 28, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

T.Y. Hilton, Reggie Wayne, Hakeem Nicks' Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 4

R. Cory SmithSep 28, 2014

As the Indianapolis Colts' season continues, the fight for the No. 1 position title for fantasy owners is still an intriguing one. The battle took another turn in Week 4 when the Colts took on the Tennessee Titans. 

T.Y. Hilton grabbed the reins early, but Reggie Wayne took over in the second half. While Hilton and Wayne were still looking for their first touchdowns of the season coming into Sunday, it's Hakeem Nicks that had two scores prior to Week 4.     

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Here's a look at the stats for the three players from the Titans game:

T.Y. Hilton6101050
Reggie Wayne781191
Hakeem Nicks26120

Andrew Luck has been known to spread the ball around to all of his receivers, but Hilton got the lion's share early on Sunday. At halftime, the dynamic wideout had already compiled five receptions for 95 yards and had over 100 total thanks to a five-yard rush.

Chris Hagan of Fox 59 also notes Hilton nearly had a touchdown in the first half for owners:

Hilton's rise thus far has meant a drop-off for Wayne, but he showed resurgence in the second half. Wayne had just three receptions for 41 yards at the half, but his first three receptions in the third quarter led to a touchdown.   

Dan Dakich of ESPN passed along his thoughts on the veteran:

Moving forward, Hilton and Wayne are starting to look like high-risk, high-reward players for owners. Wayne's drop-off in production was alarming, but he proved he remains a reliable target for Luck in the passing game. 

As for Nicks, the former New York Giants receiver has been spotty at best this season. Though he has two touchdowns, Nicks clearly doesn't have the chemistry with Luck that Hilton and Wayne have in the offense.

Nicks might be a flex option, but can't be trusted as a No. 2 wideout until Luck targets him more often. Going up against stout defenses like the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals moving forward, all three look like risky starters.

Hilton and Wayne will likely continue to put up points, but 100-yard games will be hard to come by against the next three opponents. But if Luck continues to blister defenses with his arm, expect both wideouts to be on the receiving end.

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