What It Means:

The Colts are giving mixed signals here; Jacoby Brissett has been told to prepare as if he'll be the starter for the rest of the season, though Rapoport said it's a "fact" that Luck will return if healthy. Luck will not practice this week following his latest setback and a late November return is probably his best case scenario, per Rapaport. The Colts will continue to hold off on placing Luck on season-ending I.R., but his lack of progress may eventually force their hand.

Among the 34 quarterbacks with at least 50 drop backs so far this season, Brissett's -0.01 Passing Net Expected Points (NEP) per drop back is 25th.