Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. likely out for multiple weeks with back injury
Colts star wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. will reportedly miss time as he deals with a back injury; a move to IR is said to be an option.OCTOBER 9
MICHAEL PITTMAN JR. #11 - WIDE RECEIVER - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
412 YDS •
35 REC •
2 TD
412 YDS
35 REC
2 TD
Colts WR Michael Pittman (back) expected to miss multiple games, could be placed on injured reserve Colts receiver Michael Pittman is expected to miss multiple weeks with a back injury and is a candidate for injured reserve, NFL Network Ins...
OCTOBER 9 • NFL.COM
Could miss time with back injury Pittman is dealing with a back injury that could sideline him multiple weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Per Schefter, IR is a possibility for Pittman, who missed Wednesday's practice. If he indeed misses time, Josh Downs (toe) and Alec Pierce would be in line to lead the Colts' WR corps in his absence, with Adonai Mitchell and Ashton Dulin candidates for added snaps in that scenario.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
DNP due to back Wednesday Pittman (back) didn't participate in practice Wednesday.
Impact The Colts put out a lengthy injury report Wednesday that included Pittman and Josh Downs (toe; DNP) at wide receiver, as well as Jonathan Taylor (ankle; DNP) and Trey Sermon (collarbone; DNP) and quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique; LP). All of those players except Taylor and Richardson are new additions, so it wouldn't be surprising if Pittman and the others increased their practice participation as the week unfolds. Adding an injury to the mix is far from ideal from a fantasy perspective for Pittman considering he has a daunting Week 6 matchup against a stingy Titans secondary led by cornerback L'Jarius Sneed.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Salvages day with TD Pittman brought in five of eight targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 37-34 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Impact Pittman finished third on the Colts in receptions for the afternoon, but he averaged a meager 7.4 yards per reception. Moreover, 27 of Pittman's yards came on a single reception, underscoring how suffocating the Jaguars' defense was when he had the ball. Nevertheless, Pittman still managed to make it a productive day for fantasy managers by recording his first touchdown of the season, a one-yard grab in the first quarter. The fifth-year pro has now been at Sunday's 37 receiving yards or fewer in four of his first five games, a matter he'll look to rectify at the expense of the Titans in a Week 6 road divisional clash.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Salvages day with TD Pittman brought in five of eight targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 37-34 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Impact Pittman finished third on the Colts in receptions for the afternoon, but he averaged a meager 7.4 yards per reception. Moreover, 27 of Pittman's yards came on a single reception, underscoring how suffocating the Jaguars' defense was when he had the ball. Nevertheless, Pittman still managed to make it a productive day for fantasy managers by recording his first touchdown of the season, a one-yard grab in the first quarter. The fifth-year pro has now been at Sunday's 37 receiving yards or fewer in four of his first five games, a matter he'll look to rectify at the expense of the Titans in a Week 6 road divisional clash.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
'I'm back again:' Josh Downs, Michael Pittman Jr. play like their old selves in Colts' win over Steelers Both wide receivers have had to work through injuries at the beginning of the season, but finally feel like they’re playing like they know t...
SEPTEMBER 30 • COLTS.COM
Locker Talk: Michael Pittman Jr. and E.J. Speed Michael Pittman Jr. and E.J. Speed speak with the media following the Colts' 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in week four at Luca...
SEPTEMBER 29 • COLTS.COM
Every catch from Michael Pittman Jr.'s 113-yard game vs. Steelers Week 4 Every catch from Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.'s 113-yard game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL...
SEPTEMBER 29 • COLTS.COM
Carves up Pittsburgh Pittman recorded six receptions on nine targets for 113 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Impact Pittman has had an underwhelming start to the season, at least in part due to the limited passing volume and accuracy issues of Anthony Richardson (hip). However, Pittman got involved early with Richardson still under center to tally long gains of 32 and 28 yards. Once Joe Flacco took over, Pittman settled into more of his typical role by working primarily underneath and relying on yards after the catch. That translated to his first game with over 100 yards on the campaign, and his outlook is trending up regardless of who is under center heading into a Week 5 matchup against Minnesota.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: Michael Pittman Jr. secures 17-yard dart from Joe Flacco to keep Colts rolling Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. secures a 17-yard dart from quarterback Joe Flacco to keep the Colts rolling against th...
SEPTEMBER 29 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Anthony Richardson's 28-yard connection with Michael Pittman Jr. gets WR up to 60-yard mark Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's 28-yard connection with wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. gets wide receiver up to 60-ya...
SEPTEMBER 29 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Joe Flacco zips pass to Michael Pittman Jr. for 22-yard gain over the middle Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco zips pass to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. for a 22-yard gain over the middle against the Pitt...
SEPTEMBER 29 • COLTS.COM
Four grabs against Chicago Pittman caught four of five targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Bears.
Impact The wideout led the Colts in catches, but once again his volume didn't lead to much production as Anthony Richardson continues to misfire on shorter passes. Pittman has 11 receptions on 20 targets through three games, but they've produced only 88 yards and zero TDs. He'll have a hard time breaking out in Week 4 against the Steelers.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Active versus Chicago Pittman (back/calf) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact Though Pittman was listed as questionable for the contest after being held out of Friday's practice with listed back and calf issues, coach Shane Steichen indicated that the wideout should be able to play Sunday. With his active status confirmed, Pittman is in line to continue to work as a key target for QB Anthony Richardson, in the absence of any limitations or in-game setbacks. Over his first two contests, Pittman -- who recorded 109 catches in 16 regular-season outings in 2023 -- has caught seven of his team-high 15 targets for 52 yards. Also in the Colts' Week 3 WR mix are Josh Downs, who is back in action after a two-game absence, as well as Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to suit up Sunday Pittman (back/calf) is likely to play in Sunday's Week 3 clash against the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Pittman sat out Friday's practice due to injuries to his back and calf, and he was deemed questionable on the Colts' final injury report of the week. However, coach Shane Steichen said he believed the wideout would be able to suit up for Sunday's contest, and that appears to be coming to pass. Pittman's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 3 Pittman (back/calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact The Colts tacked on Pittman to their final Week 3 practice report with back and calf injuries, which kept him out of drills Friday. Still, coach Shane Steichen told Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star that Pittman should be able to play Sunday, something that'll be confirmed about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Assuming he's active, Pittman will be welcoming back fellow wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) to the lineup. which may eat into the former's target share from quarterback Anthony Richardson.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Managing injuries ahead of Week 3 Pittman is working through back and calf issues, but coach Shane Steichen thinks that the wideout will be available Sunday against the Bears, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star r...
Impact Pittman was held out of Friday's practice, per James Boyd of The Athletic, and now the reason for his non-participation has been clarified. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Pittman heads into the weekend with a Week 3 injury designation.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Friday Pittman (undisclosed) isn't participating in Friday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Per, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star, Pittman -- who practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday -- was present for Friday's session. There's a chance that the Colts are giving the wideout a rest day, with further context regarding his Week 3 status set to arrive once the team's injury report is posted.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Week 3 Locker Talk: Grover Stewart, Zaire Franklin and Michael Pittman Jr. Grover Stewart, Zaire Franklin and Michael Pittman Jr. speak with the media on Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.
SEPTEMBER 18 • COLTS.COM
Three catches in loss Pittman brought in three of seven targets for 21 yards in the Colts' 16-10 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Impact Pittman tied Alec Pierce for the team led in targets and even had the Colts' second-most receptions, but as his final line indicates, he did little with them. The possession receiver has had trouble establishing much rapport with Anthony Richardson through his first two games despite his past success with multiple other quarterbacks, mustering only seven receptions for 52 yards on 15 targets over the first pair of contests. Pittman will aim to turn around the slow start in a Week 3 home matchup against a tough Bears defense.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Locker Talk: Kenny Moore II, Michael Pittman Jr., Colts at Packers postgame Hear from cornerback Kenny Moore II and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. following the Colts' loss to the Green Bay Packers in week two of...
SEPTEMBER 15 • COLTS.COM
Four grabs in loss to Houston Pittman caught four of eight targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.
Impact The fifth-year wideout led the Colts in catches and targets, but Pittman wasn't able to do much with the volume as his longest reception went for only 13 yards. Anthony Richardson and the Colts' passing game struggled to sustain drives in the team's opener, but Pittman's role is encouraging for his future production. He'll look to do more damage in Week 2 against the Packers.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Locker Talk: Alec Pierce, Michael Pittman Jr., E.J. Speed, Zaire Franklin, and Kenny Moore II Wide receivers Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman Jr., linebackers E.J. Speed and Zaire Franklin and cornerback Kenny Moore II speak with the m...
AUGUST 29 • COLTS.COM
One catch in dress rehearsal Pittman caught one of two targets for 12 yards in Thursday's 27-14 preseason win over the Bengals.
Impact Pittman's lone catch came on the first drive, but he couldn't get anything else going as Anthony Richardson went cold on the next few drives and Pittman dropped his only other target. The Colts are likely to be more effective on the ground than through the air given Richardson's rushing ability and the presence of star running back Jonathan Taylor, but Pittman projects to remain the top dog in a receiving corps that also includes rookie second-round pick Adonai Mitchell, Josh Downs (ankle) and Alec Pierce. Pittman will begin the regular season Sept. 8 against a Texans team that held him to two of his six lowest single-game yardage totals in 2023.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
