ColtsLarge receiver Michael Pittman Jr. will not play in Indianapolis’ Week 2 game against the Jacksonville JaguarsThe team announced this Saturday. Pittman was listed as questionable on Friday’s practice report due to a quad injury but was then downgraded to out.
WR Michael Pittman Jr. (quad), was downgraded to Out. https://t.co/nTtokMmttW
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 17, 2022
This is a huge loss for a wide receiver group that was heavily dependent upon Pittman in the beginning of the year. The Colts declined to make a substantial off-season addition, save second-round pick Alex Pierce, but Pierce is out Sunday after developing concussion-like symptoms following last week’s tie in Houston.
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Pittman had 121 yard and a touchdown last week on nine catches; he was mostly unguardable. Who is ready to step in? The Colts need to have something. Parris Campbell, Michael Strachan or Ashton Dulin. There’s also running back Nyheim HinesLast week, with 50 receiving yards, he finished second on the team.
If so, the Jacksonville defense is going to be crucial. Jonathan Taylor, who’ll get a heavy load of carries with the Colts’ other top weapon sidelined.
But make no mistake, losing Pittman is huge and the Colts’ depth isn’t great.
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