Report: Colts' Jacoby Brissett Has MCL Strain After MRI, Could Play in Week 10

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett suffered an MCL strain in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Mortensen reported Brissett could be healthy enough to play against the Miami Dolphins in Week 10 but that there's "nothing definite."

Colts head coach Frank Reich told reporters Monday he's "optimistic" about Brissett's availability:

The offense didn't perform badly when Brian Hoyer took over at quarterback. Hoyer finished 17-of-26 for 168 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Marlon Mack also had 89 rushing yards on 21 carries.

Adam Vinatieri had a chance to put Indianapolis ahead with 1:11 remaining but missed a 43-yard field goal.

Even if Brissett can't play, the Colts would likely be favorites against the 1-7 Dolphins, who beat the New York Jets 26-18 in Week 9 for their first win.

Miami is allowing 251.6 yards per game through the air and 150.8 yards on the ground, so Mack is bound to be a focal point of the Colts' offensive game plan whether Brissett or Hoyer is the quarterback.

Reich confirmed Indianapolis would probably bring up Chad Kelly from the practice squad to back up Hoyer if Brissett's injury rules him out for Sunday.

Looking at the bigger picture, ensuring Brissett is healthy for Week 11 should be the Colts' overriding focus. That's when they start a three-week stretch of AFC South matchups (vs. Jacksonville, at Houston, vs. Tennessee) that could help determine the division champion.

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