MICHAEL PITTMAN JR. NEWS

Quiet in Rivers' first start w/ IND Pittman had three receptions on five targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Philip Rivers' first start with the Colts in 2025 did not generate any fantasy stars from the receiving corps. Pittman did lead all Indianapolis wide receivers in targets and yardage, but that is not saying much in a game where the offense was held to 120 passing yards. Pittman's value understandably dropped off following the news of QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) missing the rest of the season, and Rivers coming out of retirement may not be able to salvage it. The 27-year-old Pittman carries more value in deep and PPR formats for next Monday's tilt against the 49ers.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Philip Rivers' first completion since 2020 goes to Michael Pittman for 12 yards Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers completes his first pass after coming back from retirement to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr....

2 DAYS AGO • COLTS.COM

QB Philip Rivers eager to get back in the game with the Colts after coming out of retirement

Philip Rivers wanted one more shot at winning that elusive Super Bowl ring

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Targeted 12 times Pittman recorded nine receptions on 12 targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Pittman had been on the wrong end of the target distribution among Colts' pass catchers in recent weeks, but he rebounded to lead the team in opportunity in Week 14. He was targeted primarily in short areas of the field by Riley Leonard, leading to a modest yardage total, though he did manage a long 24-yard catch shortly after halftime. Pittman nearly had an even bigger day, as he appeared to have a 16-yard touchdown that was ultimately nullified by a borderline pass interference call. While this was an encouraging performance, Pittman could struggle down the stretch with Daniel Jones (Achilles) out for the rest of the year.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Newsome II Pulls in 50/50 Ball for a Big Interception CB Greg Newsome II intercepts a close contested catch against Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr.

DECEMBER 7 • JAGUARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Leonard lofts 24-yard dime to Pittman Jr. Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard throws a 24-yard dime to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. against the Jacksonville Jagu...

DECEMBER 7 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Jones' first completion goes to Pittman Jr. for 16 yards Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones' first completion locates wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. who turns up the sideline for a 16-y...

DECEMBER 7 • COLTS.COM

Fantasy Football Week 14 Start 'Em Sit 'Em: DK Metcalf vs Michael Pittman Jr. DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. have been two Wide Receivers with very similar usage rates in 2025. However, one player has better upside...

DECEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Colts' high-scoring offense is struggling as stronger defenses pose new obstacles

The Indianapolis Colts' proficient offense has slowed down as they've lost three of their last four games

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Worst showing of season Pittman recorded one reception on four targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans.

Impact Daniel Jones distributed targets very evenly between the Colts' top pass catchers, with five players earning at least four targets and none more than six. Pittman failed to even deliver on his limited opportunity, with his only catch coming late in the second quarter. While he has been a reliable target for Daniel Jones this season, this was Pittman's worst yardage total of the season and his third straight contest with fewer than 30 yards.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman Jr. Player Props Week 13: Anytime TD Props and Odds vs. the Texans - Bleacher Nation When Michael Pittman Jr. suits up for the Indianapolis Colts in their Week 13 matchup against the Houston Texans (on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), w...

NOVEMBER 28 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Colts go away from Taylor late, blow 11-point lead in 23-20 overtime loss to Chiefs

The Indianapolis Colts had the Kansas City Chiefs in a bind until late in their matchup Sunday, when they went away from Jonathan Taylor and put the game in Daniel Jones' hands

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Offsets quiet day with TD Pittman brought in five of eight targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 23-20 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact The veteran receiver tied with Tyler Warren for the team lead in receptions and set the pace in targets, although Pittman finished with his second consecutive sub-30-yard tally. The sixth-year pro did find the end zone for the seventh time this season on a six-yard grab in the first quarter, and Pittman now drawn at least eight targets in four of the last five contests. The veteran wideout draws a tough matchup again in Week 13, as a talented Texans defense drops in for a key divisional clash.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs rally from 11-point deficit to beat Colts 23-20 in OT on Harrison Butker's fifth field goal

Patrick Mahomes threw for a season-high 352 yards, Kareem Hunt ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, and Harrison Butker’s fifth field goal of the game gave the Kansas City Chiefs a c...

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS | Pittman Jr.'s seventh TD catch of '25 opens scoring in Colts-Chiefs game Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. collects a 6-yard laser from quarterback Daniel Jones for a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 23 • COLTS.COM

Colts wide receiver claps back at doubters ahead of Chiefs showdown With the Indianapolis Colts heading to play the Kansas City Chiefs, Michael Pittman Jr. says being underestimated is fueling the team.

NOVEMBER 21 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Limited to two catches Sunday Pittman brought in both targets for 19 yards in the Colts' 31-25 overtime win over the Falcons in Berlin on Sunday.

Impact Tyler Warren and Alec Pierce served as Daniel Jones' top two targets Sunday, leaving Pittman in an unfamiliar tertiary role. The veteran's yardage total was a season-low figure, as was his target tally, but the quiet performance can very comfortably be labeled an outlier considering Pittman's typical body of work. Pittman should be in line for a much busier afternoon in a Week 12 road showdown against the Chiefs following a Week 11 bye.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday Pittman (glute) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons in Berlin.

Impact A glute injury sidelined Pittman at Wednesday's session, but he was a full participant Thursday and then listed as full on Friday's estimated practice report, paving the way for him to continue serving as the Colts' No. 1 wide receiver. He'll look to take advantage of an Atlanta defense that has conceded the 16th-most YPT (7.8) in the NFL to opposing WRs this season.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full participation Thursday Pittman (glute) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Pittman's return to full participation Thursday suggests his absence from Wednesday's practice was precautionary. The Colts' No. 1 wide receiver is on track to suit up Sunday against the stingy Falcons secondary. He figures to maintain a significant role after racking up 17 catches for 210 yards and a touchdown on 21 targets over the previous two games.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Colts hope to rebound from 2nd loss while the Falcons try to regroup from 3-game skid in Berlin

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to rebound from their second loss of the season

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Back at practice Pittman (glute) practiced Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact After missing Wednesday's session, Pittman's return to practice a day later bodes well for his Week 10 status. The Colts' upcoming injury report will reveal the wideout's official participation level.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Pittman (glute) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Pittman was on the field for 88 percent of the Colts' snaps on offense in the team's Week 9 loss to the Steelers, a game in which he caught nine of his 12 targets for a season-high 115 yards. Thursday's injury report will provide added context with regard to his status for Sunday's game against the Falcons, but it Pittman is hindered at all this weekend, Ashton Dulin would be a candidate for an uptick in snaps alongside Alec Pierce and Josh Downs.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Colts Veteran Wide Receiver Emerges as League-Winner in Fantasy Football Michael Pittman Jr. is a Top 10 Wide Receiver in Fantasy Football, but is it possible that he has peaked too soon?

NOVEMBER 5 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Michael Pittman dropped a brutal quote on the Colts after Sauce Gardner trade The Indianapolis Colts made the splashiest of trades ahead of the 2025 deadline, but wide receiver Michael Pittman is conflicted.

NOVEMBER 4 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Offensive line woes and rash of turnovers have Colts looking for fixes before trip to Germany

Monday was clean up day for the Indianapolis Colts

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press