Fantasy Player Profile Laiatu Latu
-
- DL #97
-
LaiatuLatu
- AActive
- Manager: FA
vs. SF: #12 vs opposing DL - 14.11 FPA
-
Defensive star in loss
Latu had three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and two additional tackles for loss in Sunday's loss at Seattle.
Analysis: Latu now has a career-high 6.5 sacks. He also had three stops, according to Pro Football Focus, as he was effective against the run as well.
Published: Mon, Dec 15 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Has INT and sack in loss
Latu had six total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, two total QB hits and an interception in Sunday's loss at Kansas City.
Analysis: Latu continues to improve as the season progresses, as he has 5.0 sacks over his last five games. He's played on 84 percent or more of the defense's snaps the last three games with DeForest Buckner sidelined with a neck injury.
Published: Mon, Nov 24 at 10:27am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Has 2.5 sacks in loss
Latu had six total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, in Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Latu continues to excel in the pass rush, now having totaled 4.0 sacks in his last three games. He played on a season high 90.0 percent of the defense's snaps with the Colts playing from behind most of the game.
Published: Mon, Nov 3 at 5:35pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Getting after quarterback
Latu recorded two tackles (zero solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Latu helped end the Titans' first offensive possession, taking down Cam Ward on third down for a six-yard loss. He now has 2.5 sacks, 17 total tackles and two interceptions across seven games for the season. The 2024 first-rounder is consistently seeing between 50 and 73 percent of defensive snaps.
Published: Thu, Oct 30 at 2:31am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Gets another interception Sunday
Latu recorded one tackle (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 40-6 win versus the Raiders.
Analysis: Late in the second quarter with Indianapolis' back against its own end zone, Latu picked off a Geno Smith pass to tally his second interception of the season. Although he's not getting to the quarterback for sacks, he's finding other ways to contribute, and he should play a major role on the edge in Week 6 versus the Cardinals.
Published: Tue, Oct 7 at 4:35pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Back to full practice
Latu (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Latu missed last Sunday's win over the Broncos with the hamstring issue, but it appears he's on track to return for Week 3 against the Titans. The No. 15 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, Latu recorded one tackle (one solo) and one interception in the Colts' Week 1 win over the Dolphins.
Published: Thu, Sep 18 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Won't play against Denver
Latu (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Latu gave himself a chance to play Sunday after logging a limited practice Friday, but he has not done enough during pregame warmups to be cleared to play against Denver. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue, so he should be back for the Colts' Week 3 AFC South clash against the Titans on Sunday, Sept. 21. Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis are the top candidates to start opposite Kwity Paye at defensive end in Latu's absence.
Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Not expected to suit up Week 2
Latu, who is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Denver due to a hamstring injury, isn't likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Latu's hamstring issue kept him from practicing Wednesday and Thursday, but he took a questionable tag into the weekend after taking the field Friday as a limited participant. Though the second-year defensive end appears to making progress, the Colts are likely to err on the side of caution and hold him out for Week 2. Rapoport notes that the hamstring injury isn't considered a major concern, so if Latu ends up being held out Sunday, he'll stand a good chance at returning to action Week 3 at…read more
Published: Sat, Sep 13 at 8:30pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Questionable for Week 2
Latu (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: After back-to-back DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday, Latu got in a limited session Friday, giving him a chance to suit up Week 2. The 15th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, Latu played 67 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in last Sunday's win over the Dolphins, logging one tackle and his first career interception.
Published: Fri, Sep 12 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
First career interception in opener
Latu had a tackle, a QB hurry and his first career interception in Sunday's win over Miami.
Analysis: Latu started at defensive end and played on 31 of the defense's 47 snaps. He dropped into coverage on five snaps as a new twist in Indy's defensive scheme. He dropped into coverage just eight times last season, according to Pro Football Focus. The 2024 first-rounder enters Year 2 with a near every-down role bookending the defensive line.
Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 9:20am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Past shoulder issue
Latu (shoulder) has been a regular participant in Colts' training camp practices, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The 2024 first-rounder injured his shoulder during the Colts' 2024 regular-season finale against the Jaguars in early January, but he was able to train during the offseason and has been a full participant in the early portions of training camp. Latu played in all 17 regular-season games during his rookie campaign (including one start) and logged 32 tackles (16 solo), including 4.0 sacks, one pass defense, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Latu is projected to have a much bigger role…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 30 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Suffers shoulder injury
Latu suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Latu sustained the injury in the second half, ultimately failing to return to the game after being considered questionable. The defensive lineman recorded one tackle in the victory and he'll now shift his focus to preparing for the offseason.
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 3:51pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Gets to QB in win
Latu recorded three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Jets.
Analysis: The defensive end also played on 69 percent of the defensive snaps. Latu now has 21 tackles (12 solo), including 3.0 sacks, a pass defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2024.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Gets third sack
Latu had three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's win at the Jets.
Analysis: Latu has 3.0 sacks this season as the 2024 first-round pick has held a steady, if unspectacular, role as part of the defensive-line rotation.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Gets first NFL sack
Latu recorded a sack and forced fumble among his lone tackle in Sunday's 21-16 win over Chicago. He also had a pass breakup.
Analysis: The sack was the first of Latu's career and came at a key point in the fourth quarter. The rookie first-round pick played 35 of the defense's 90 snaps and had five total pressures on the quarterback.
Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Good to go for Week 3
Latu (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Latu opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, but he earned a questionable tag after practicing in a limited capacity Friday. The rookie first-round pick will suit up for Sunday's game and provide rotational depth at defensive end behind starters Kwity Paye and Tyquan Lewis.
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Gets questionable tag
Latu (hip) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Latu sustained a hip injury in the Colts' Week 2 loss against the Packers. The rookie first-round pick logged back-to-back DNPs to start the week, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday to give himself a shot at suiting up Sunday. If Latu cannot play, Dayo Odeyingbo would serve as the Colts' top rotational defensive end behind starters Kwity Paye and Tyquan Lewis.
Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 7:50pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Stays sidelined
Latu (hip) will not practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Latu suffered the injury in last Sunday's loss to the Packers, but it wasn't expected to be anything serious. His absence from practice Wednesday doesn't necessarily change that, but it's possible he may not be ready to return in Week 3. Better clarity on his chances of playing this Sunday against the Bears should come Thursday or Friday.
Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 10:47am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Should be OK
Latu, who left Sunday's loss to the Packers early with a hip injury, is expected to be fine moving forward, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Analysis: Latu is expected to undergo further tests Monday to confirm those expectations, but in the meantime should be considered questionable for Week 3 against the Bears. The 2024 first-round selection picked up his first career tackle and fumble recovery before exiting against Green Bay, and if healthy, could see a larger role this Sunday if DeForest Buckner (ankle) is unable to play.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 10:06am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Out for game
Latu (hip) is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: The backup defensive end recovered a fumble and made a tackle before leaving the game. Dayo Odeyingbo and Isaiah Land are the other reserve ends on Indianapolis' defense.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Three QB pressures in Colts debut
Latu had one tackle and pressured the quarterback three times in Sunday's preseason loss to Denver, but didn't play much on run downs, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: It was a promising debut for the 2024 first-round draft pick. Kwity Paye and Tyquan Lewis started at defensive end, but Latu will also be counted on heavily, and perhaps more than initially expected, due to Samson Ebukam's season-ending Achilles injury.
Published: Sun, Aug 11 at 9:32pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com
| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | MIA, | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 4.00 |
| 2 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @TEN, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 4 | @LAR, | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 6.50 |
| 5 | LV, | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 4.00 |
| 6 | ARI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 7 | @LAC, | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 8 | TEN, | - | 0.5 | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 9 | @PIT, | 4 | 2.5 | - | - | - | 10.00 |
| 10 | ATL, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 11 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @KC, | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | - | - | 7.50 |
| 13 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 14 | @JAX, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 15 | @SEA, | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 5.00 |
| 16 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Laiatu Latu records the Colts' first sack vs. DarnoldSun, Dec 14 at 2:21pm
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold for a 7-yard loss.
- Paye and Latu combine on third-down to sack Mahomes and force the FG unitSun, Nov 23 at 1:27pm
Indianapolis Colts defensive ends Kwity Paye and Laiatu Latu sack Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to force a fourth-down.
- Can't-Miss Play: Laiatu Latu tips Mahomes' pass to himself for epic INT at ArrowheadSun, Nov 23 at 10:27am
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu deflects Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes first pass of the game for an interception and immediate goal line access.
- Latu and Gallimore drop Rodgers for a 5-yard combo sackSun, Nov 2 at 11:45am
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore drop Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for a 5-yard sack.
- Laiatu Latu engulfs Rodgers to boost his sack total to 3.5 in 2025Sun, Nov 2 at 10:37am
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu lassos Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for a 7-yard sack.
- Laiatu Latu, Kenny Moore end Titans drive with third-down sackSun, Oct 26 at 2:09pm
Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Laiatu Latu and cornerback Kenny Moore combine to sack Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward for a 6-yard loss.
- Laiatu Latu sacks Justin Herbert in red zoneSun, Oct 19 at 3:58pm
Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Laiatu Latu sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a 9-yard loss.
- Tipped-pass INT! Laiatu Latu picks off Geno Smith thanks to Stewart's deflectionSun, Oct 5 at 11:37am
Indianapolis Colts defensive line comes up with a key red zone interception against Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith as defensive tackle Grover Stewart tips the pass that lands in the arms of defensive end Laiatu Latu.
- Can't-Miss Play: Laiatu Latu's first NFL interception comes vs. Tua TagovailoaSun, Sep 7 at 11:51am
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu secures his first career NFL interception by jumping Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's intended target.
- Marc Ross: Caleb Williams among Year 2 players poised for success in 2025 | 'The Insiders'Tue, May 6 at 9:39am
NFL Network's Marc Ross explains why he believes Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette and Indianapolis Colts edge rusher Laiatu Latu are poised to have sophomore surges in the 2025 NFL season.
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next- Laiatu Latu records the Colts' first sack vs. DarnoldSun, Dec 14 at 2:21pm
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold for a 7-yard loss.
- Paye and Latu combine on third-down to sack Mahomes and force the FG unitSun, Nov 23 at 1:27pm
Indianapolis Colts defensive ends Kwity Paye and Laiatu Latu sack Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to force a fourth-down.
- Can't-Miss Play: Laiatu Latu tips Mahomes' pass to himself for epic INT at ArrowheadSun, Nov 23 at 10:27am
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu deflects Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes first pass of the game for an interception and immediate goal line access.
- Latu and Gallimore drop Rodgers for a 5-yard combo sackSun, Nov 2 at 11:45am
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore drop Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for a 5-yard sack.
- Laiatu Latu engulfs Rodgers to boost his sack total to 3.5 in 2025Sun, Nov 2 at 10:37am
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu lassos Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for a 7-yard sack.
- Laiatu Latu, Kenny Moore end Titans drive with third-down sackSun, Oct 26 at 2:09pm
Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Laiatu Latu and cornerback Kenny Moore combine to sack Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward for a 6-yard loss.
- Laiatu Latu sacks Justin Herbert in red zoneSun, Oct 19 at 3:58pm
Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Laiatu Latu sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a 9-yard loss.
- Tipped-pass INT! Laiatu Latu picks off Geno Smith thanks to Stewart's deflectionSun, Oct 5 at 11:37am
Indianapolis Colts defensive line comes up with a key red zone interception against Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith as defensive tackle Grover Stewart tips the pass that lands in the arms of defensive end Laiatu Latu.
- Can't-Miss Play: Laiatu Latu's first NFL interception comes vs. Tua TagovailoaSun, Sep 7 at 11:51am
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu secures his first career NFL interception by jumping Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's intended target.
- Marc Ross: Caleb Williams among Year 2 players poised for success in 2025 | 'The Insiders'Tue, May 6 at 9:39am
NFL Network's Marc Ross explains why he believes Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette and Indianapolis Colts edge rusher Laiatu Latu are poised to have sophomore surges in the 2025 NFL season.