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Stampede Blue fantasy football takes on Seth McGowan
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All Stampede Blue insights about Seth McGowan
PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Rookie 7th round pick Seth McGowan has won the primary backup running back job behind Jonathan Taylor. His final line wasn't great in this preseason game (8 carries for 27 total rushing yards), but he again had some good rushes, and the source notes the backup job appears to be McGowan's to lose with DJ Giddens sidelined by hamstring injury.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Seventh-round pick (237 overall) with strong week 1 performance that exceeded typical expectations for that draft position; may have already locked down RB2 role behind Jonathan Taylor, and another strong showing should cement that role.PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Rookie Seth McGowan has seemingly surpassed 2nd-year rusher DJ Giddens for the backup running back spot behind Jonathan Taylor; Giddens has been battling a hamstring issue during training camp.PositiveDepth ChartAug 21, 2026
Seth McGowan has done enough in camp to make the 53-man roster and is expected to split backup running back duties with DJ Giddens, with the competition continuing into the season.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
The source expresses skepticism about Seth McGowan's camp flashes translating to live action. While McGowan has shown flashes in camp, the source notes that live tackling is where a RB's true value is revealed, and 90% of NFL runs involve contact at the line of scrimmage or require breaking tackles—areas where the source hasn't seen enough evidence to be confident in McGowan's ability.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Seventh-round running back Seth McGowan fumbled near the goal line in preseason debut, coughing up the ball just short of the end zone to terminate the Colts' second possession. This rookie mistake cost the team a scoring opportunity.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Viewed as a potential darkhorse for the RB2 job behind Jonathan Taylor. Had a middling preseason line with 17 rushing yards on 5 carries (3.4 ypc), but showed some nice runs. Should have had a rushing touchdown early in the second quarter, but it was inexplicably ruled a fumble at the goal line without an official review.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Competing for the RB2 role on the Colts; one of the undecided offensive positions the source will be monitoring in the preseason opener against the Patriots.PositiveBreakoutAug 10, 2026
Listed as the third-string running back behind DJ Giddens on the Colts' depth chart, but has generated enough camp buzz that the backup competition should not be treated as settled; if he wins the No. 2 role, he could have a real weekly job given the Colts' stated desire to manage Jonathan Taylor's workload.PositiveBreakoutAug 10, 2026
Rookie running back Seth McGowan continued to flash during Colts training camp, showing repeated positive performance in drills and earning repeated mentions from camp observers.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Seventh-round rookie RB competing for backup role behind Jonathan Taylor in Indianapolis. McGowan led Kentucky with 725 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns last season and has generated early camp buzz for his decisive, physical running style and willingness to finish through contact. Coach Shane Steichen noted McGowan is 'not scared of contact.' McGowan's profile features size and downhill power with enough burst to win outside, making him a versatile backup option who can handle inside runs, edge presses, and create on his own when blocking breaks down. The backup job carries meaningful fantasy value—potentially six to eight touches per game, more if Taylor misses time, and a larger role next season if the Colts and Taylor do not extend. McGowan must still prove pass protection, ball security, consistency, and special teams value to earn trust.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Rookie running back Seth McGowan is rising on the Colts roster during training camp, suggesting he is gaining favor and competing for offensive snaps and carries.PositiveBreakoutAug 3, 2026
Backup RB prospect with better upside and a better chance than DJ Giddens to make an impact for the Colts; the source describes McGowan as 'another interesting pick that I think offers the Colts some upside.'PositiveBreakoutAug 3, 2026
Seventh-round rookie RB continued to impress in first camp with consecutive productive runs during opening 11-on-11 period; found daylight on counter play behind first-team offensive line, followed with strong run opposite way while staying on field with second unit, then took swing pass past midfield for 20+ yard gain.PositiveDepth ChartAug 2, 2026
Rookie running back Seth McGowan is making the RB2 competition interesting during Colts training camp, showing enough performance to be a factor in the backfield depth chart battle.PositiveBreakoutJul 31, 2026
Rookie running back continued turning heads in the first week of camp, with fans discussing how shifty he looks in practice. Found daylight with the starting offense, showcasing quick feet in the backfield and sharp cuts that repeatedly created space. His burst and ability to make defenders miss have remained difficult to ignore through the first three practices, though it should be noted that without pads, defenders naturally ease up before full contact.PositiveBreakoutJul 31, 2026
Rookie running back continued turning heads in the first week of camp with fans discussing how shifty he looks in practice. Found daylight with the starting offense, showcasing quick feet in the backfield and sharp cuts that repeatedly created space. The source notes that while defenders naturally ease up before full contact without pads, McGowan's burst and ability to make defenders miss have remained difficult to ignore through the first three practices.