MICHAEL PITTMAN JR. NEWS

USC's Michael Pittman Jr. shines in playoff debut, Colts loss Trojan Michael Pittman Jr. ends his rookie NFL season with a solid playoff debut.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leading receiver in playoff exit Pittman caught five of 10 targets for a team-high 90 yards and added an 11-yard carry in Saturday's 27-24 wild-card round loss to the Bills.

Impact Pittman racked up 102 scrimmage yards in the first half, but he also dropped a difficult but makeable catch in the end zone on 4th-and-goal late in the second quarter. He was a non-factor in the second half, losing one yard on his only catch. The rookie second-round pick topped 100 scrimmage yards only once in the regular season while reaching 50 in just three of 13 games, but hopefully Pittman will be able to build on this strong postseason debut heading into his sophomore season.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman Jr. turns screen into winding 31-yard catch and run Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. turns screen into winding 31-yard catch and run.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • NFL.COM

Michael Pittman Jr.'s twisting snag helps net big 32-yard gain Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.'s twisting snag helps net big 32-yard gain.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • NFL.COM

Michael Pittman Jr. beats Tre'Davious White for acrobatic 22-yard grab Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. beats cornerback Tre'Davious White for acrobatic 22-yard grab.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • NFL.COM

Just two grabs Week 17 Pittman secured both of his targets for 28 yards during Week 17's 28-14 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Pittman managed to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in time to suit up Week 17, and he handed his usual starting role alongside T.Y. Hilton and Zach Pascal. The rookie second-round pick appeared in 13 regular-season games with the Colts, securing 40 of 61 targets for 503 yards and a touchdown. He'll look to continue his steady production in the postseason, beginning with Indianapolis' wild-card matchup in Buffalo on Saturday.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 17 Pittman (concussion) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Pittman was deemed questionable Friday, but he has since cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol. The rookie second-round pick is slated to start at wide receiver in the crucial divisional tilt. Pittman hasn't produced big plays lately, as he's failed to post more than 50 yards or a touchdown in a game since Week 11.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Pittman (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after practicing fully both Thursday and Friday.

Impact Per Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis, the wideout still needs clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play this weekend. That said, Bowen relays that Pittman appears on track to receive the green light to play ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Pittman (concussion) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact Pittman was limited Wednesday, so his full participation Thursday would appear to give him a good chance of clearing the NFL's concussion protocol in advance of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Friday's final injury report of the week will confirm whether or not Pittman heads into the weekend with any questions regarding his Week 17 playing status.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with limited practice Pittman (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Pittman will need to fully clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to participate in Sunday's must-win season finale against Jacksonville, but it's good to see him practicing in some capacity after sustaining the head injury in last week's loss to the Steelers. The rookie second-round pick appeared to be breaking out in November with three consecutive games over 50 yards, but he hasn't reached that mark in his five appearances since.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Concussion confirmed Coach Frank Reich said Monday that Pittman is in the league's five-step concussion protocol, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Pittman hauled in three of five targets for 38 yards before being force out of last weekend's loss to the Steelers due to the brain injury. He'll need to garner full medical clearance in order to suit up against the Jaguars on Sunday, with the Colts still competing for a playoff berth.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Possible concussion Pittman exited Sunday's game against the Steelers with a possible concussion, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Prior to leaving the contest to be evaluated for a possible concussion, Pittman caught three of his five targets for 38 yards.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tough outing against Texans Pittman caught two of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Texans.

Impact Pittman finished third among wide receivers in targets and receiving yards, as Zach Pascal and T.Y. Hilton both garnered six targets and recorded more than 70 yards. The rookie out of Arizona State is in a bit of a cold spell, as he has caught more than two passes just once over the past four games, failing to surpass 50 receiving yards or score a touchdown in any of those outings.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 45 scrimmage yards Pittman caught two of five targets for 42 yards, adding a three-yard rush during Sunday's 44-27 win against the Raiders.

Impact The rookie posted two receptions of 19-plus yards during Week 14, however, he continues to endure a down stretch of fantasy production. Pittman racked up 14 catches for 223 yards and a touchdown between Weeks 9 and 11, but he's now been held under 50 receiving yards with no touchdowns over each of his past three outings. Workload remains consistent for the USC product, as he's attracted five-plus targets in five of his past six contests heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Texans.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Catches all five targets Pittman caught all five of his targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 26-20 win over the Texans.

Impact Pittman finished second on the team in catches and receiving yards while tying for second in targets. His long gain went for just 13 yards, however, as he finished with a lackluster average of 9.2 yards per reception. Meanwhile, T.Y. Hilton enjoyed his best performance of the season and seems to be hitting his stride after playing second fiddle to Pittman in recent weeks. Despite seeing 14 targets over the last two games, Pittman has snared just seven of those while totaling 74 yards and will look to improve his efficiency in next Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't deliver despite opportunity Pittman recorded two receptions on nine targets for 28 yards in Week 12 against the Titans.

Impact Pittman was the most-targeted wideout for the Colts, but he was uncharacteristically inefficient. Entering the Week 12 contest, Pittman had broken out across his last two games by converting 11 targets into 10 receptions, 167 yards and a touchdown. The entire Indianapolis offense was poor against the Titans, however, and Pittman will have the chance to bounce back in a positive matchup in Week 13 against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Edwards, Pittman

FANTASY PLAYS: With only two weeks remaining before the end of the regular season in most fantasy leagues, the waiver wire still offers solutions to the problem of making the playo...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittman's season is 'trending upwards' Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. discusses playing better as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 12 pickups, free agents Several RBs (Gus Edwards, Cam Akers), WRs (Michael Pittman Jr., Nelson Agholor, Russell Gage), and a QB (Derek Carr) are among the top Week...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How Former USC Trojans performed in NFL Week 11 Games It was another productive week for former USC Trojans playing in the NFL during Week 11. Rookie receiver Michael Pittman, Jr. was the highli...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

FAAB bidding strategies ahead of NFL Week 12: Buy the Michael Pittman Jr. breakout | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF Free-agent acquisition budget (FAAB) leagues level the playing field for nabbing fantasy free agents after each week of NFL action, and Mich...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • PFF.COM

Builds on breakout Pittman recorded three receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown in Week 11 against the Packers.

Impact After breaking out in Week 10 thanks to commanding seven targets, Pittman showcased his big-play ability against the Packers. He did the majority of his damage on a short reception, after which he subsequently weaved through the opposing secondary to find the end zone for a 45-yard touchdown. His remaining two receptions went for a combined 21 yards, though Pittman continues to establish himself as a favorite target of Philip Rivers. Pittman will look to continue his breakout in a Week 12 matchup against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LOOK: Trojan, Colt Michael Pittman Jr. scores his first NFL TD The former USC star Michael Pittman Jr. scores his first career NFL TD.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michael Pittman Jr.'s first NFL TD is a 45-yard catch and run Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.'s first NFL touchdown is a 45-yard catch and run.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • NFL.COM

WATCH: Michael Pittman Jr. dusts Packers for first career TD MPJ finds pay dirt.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • USATODAY.COM