https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1331286851177631745?s=21Zak Keefer @zkeefer
Colts rookie WR Michael Pittman, who's starting to break out: "Now, I have confidence in what I’m doing. When we first started, I wasn’t reading the defense, I wasn’t sure of my routes and my assignments. Now I feel more sure of myself."
10 catches/167 yds/TD in last 2 games
Tempted as well. It’s him or Juju (against the Ravens) for me, so the low volume risk is there for both I guess.How we feeling about him this week? I’m tempted to bench Parker and put him this week but the the 3 targets last week kind of terrify me. What the hell happened there? They put Jiare on him after busting off that 45 yd TD?
I’m expecting Rivers to spread it around, but if the target volume is going to be that volatile it’s gonna be a problem.
Wondering the same. I didn’t watch the game but one point I was on nfl.com and they had the video of the game playing and I saw Rivers under throw him by like 5-10 yds. Don’t know if Rivers turf toe was the problem and if a lot of the throws were off or just the one I saw amd it was Pittman not making catches. Curious to know9 Targets
2 Receptions
Didn't get to watch the game all that much, what is the story? QB off target? Bad routes? Drops?
I had the game on one of my tvs. Pittman was open often with plenty of room to run, but Rivers is so bad that he kept throwing it behind him. Like Pittman would have to stop his route and it was still behind him. On one play that was across the field, Rivers shot-put on his balloon balls. It was so high in the air that the defender had to time run over to Pittman, wait for the ball, and then he mis-judged the pop fly & dropped it after it landed on his chest.9 Targets
2 Receptions
Didn't get to watch the game all that much, what is the story? QB off target? Bad routes? Drops?
Michael Pittman caught 2-of-9 targets for 28 yards in the Colts' Week 12 loss to the Titans.
It was a disappointing outing for Pittman, who had looked to establish himself as the Colts No. 1 wideout in recent weeks. Instead, T.Y. Hilton led the team in receiving while Pittman led all Colts pass catchers in targets. That Pittman and Rivers struggled to connect against Tennessee shouldn't stop fantasy managers from starting Pittman as a low-end WR2 in Week 13 against the Texans.
- Rotoworld
Michael Pittman (concussion) entered the league's protocol.
Pittman has underwhelmed since T.Y. Hilton's reemergence, failing to exceed 50 receiving yards or score a touchdown since Week 11, but was still expected to play nearly every down since the Colts have to win (and have some help) to sneak into the Wild Card round. Zach Pascal would step in across from Hilton if Pittman isn't cleared in time for Sunday. The team's mid-week practice reports will tell all.
SOURCE: Mike Chappell on Twitter
Dec 28, 2020, 4:03 PM ET
Michael Pittman caught 5-of-11 targets for 91 yards in the Colts' Wild Card Weekend loss to Buffalo, adding one rush for 11 yards.
Pittman was second among Colts wideouts with a 14 percent target share this season. He was the team's primary offensive weapon for much of the first half against Buffalo, narrowly missing a diving touchdown grab in the first quarter. For a while in the season's first couple months, Pittman looked like Indy's top wideout. T.Y. Hilton slowly emerged as the No. 1 receiver, however, relegating Pittman to WR3/4 status in fantasy. At 6'4" and 223 pounds with 4.52 speed, Pittman will look to take a second-year leap in 2021, possibly with unrestricted free agent Hilton gone. Pittman could shape up as a value pick in best ball leagues this spring and summer.
Jan 9, 2021, 6:49 PM ET
I like him, but don't love him. Campbell should be back this year and I also believe he is pretty good. I still think the Colts need a true alpha WR #1. Hilton isn't it any longer and in my mind never was. Rashod Bateman anyone?Bump...Pittman?
Agree - Colts need upgrade at wideout.I like him, but don't love him. Campbell should be back this year and I also believe he is pretty good. I still think the Colts need a true alpha WR #1. Hilton isn't it any longer and in my mind never was. Rashod Bateman anyone?
Michael Pittman’s breakout buzz
Regardless of what you think about Michael Pittman as a player (I’m on the positive side), one thing has been clear all along: The Colts are absolutely counting on him to be a breakout player.
The Colts made no significant additions to their pass-catching corps after 2020. In order for this receiver room to not be a significant stumbling block as the team looks to rehab Carson Wentz, some of the in-house talents will have to outkick industry expectations. The logical choice here is Pittman, the lone player who profiles as No. 1 X-receiver.
Zak Keefer @zkeefer
There's a belief in the building — and it starts with Chris Ballard — that Michael Pittman Jr. could be ready to break out. "That’s the pressure I’ve been looking for," the Colts' second-year receiver says. "I want to be that guy."
Pittman’s usage was inconsistent amid an injury-plagued rookie season but it’s also worth noting a player of his skillset is antithetical to a quarterback like Philip Rivers was. I’d confidently bet Pittman’s air yards per target mark significant jumps from his 8.6 of 2020.
With an ADP outside the top-40 receivers, Pittman is a screaming value. All the risk that Wentz just isn’t good is baked into his ADP — but the upside that he could become a fantasy WR2 if he garners 110-plus targets is not.
https://twitter.com/32beatwriters/status/1423367957124636675?s=21NFL Beat Writers @32BeatWriters
"(Pittman has) shown a connection with both Wentz and Eason, and he's been more involved than T.Y. Hilton. If Pittman really is set to become the Colts' WR1 at some point this year, what's gone down in training camp so far appears to be evidence."
Good stuff here from Jake
I think Hilton was done as the focal point injury or not. That was evident last year.Really like his potential this year to become the focal point of the passing game, even with Hilton there. And now with T.Y. out for awhile, opportunity is knocking.
Agreed. It’s why I overpaid for him in the offseason. I love his potential. Hopefully Wentz can figure things out.I think Hilton was done as the focal point injury or not. That was evident last year.
A little surprised to see that. Everything I’ve seen of him at USC, and from fantasy writers seems to indicate an exceptional talent.Per Matt harmon's reception perception Pittman doesn't have elite advanced metrics, so you worry about him being able to beat man coverage as a WR1 on a consistent basis. He strikes me as a good, but not exceptional talent.
A little surprised to see that. Everything I’ve seen of him at USC, and from fantasy writers seems to indicate an exceptional talent.
His ability to win single coverage matchups has always impressed me. He runs clean routes.
And he’s 6’4”, 225 & runs a 4.5 40.
That all adds up to elite/exceptional to me.
What was Harmon down on, specifically?
I’m not that familiar with Harmon, but that’s good info, thanks.separation stats are just okay, non-elite press coverage beat stats
often cited in FF academic communities...not the bible, but some of the best datapoints for WRs.I’m not that familiar with Harmon, but that’s good info, thanks.
Got him in the 9th round. Good value at that spot I think. Hoping to snag a WR2 at a WR4 price.
I like his yards after catch from what I saw last year.separation stats are just okay, non-elite press coverage beat stats
He gets good grades for YAC and and contested catches...without going back and looking.I like his yards after catch from what I saw last year.
that could be true, but at 6’4” and with the ability to win contested balls, doesn’t that somewhat negate the need for separation?He's a good receiver I just think he'll have a hard time reaching elite status because he doesn't get separation and beat coverage like Tyreek/Diggs/DK/Davante etc. etc.
Matt Harmon
@MattHarmon_BYB
Don't think Michael Pittman is getting enough attention as a possible breakout candidate. With a 71.6% success rate vs. man coverage in #ReceptionPerception he's in some good company and ranked 5th among 2020 rookie WRs. I'm buying.
I'm not getting suspended again over your ###. I'm reporting you.
His Reception Perception results don’t foretell this being a lock but he has enough good signals to make such a campaign worth betting on.- Matt Harmon
Matt Harmon
@MattHarmon_BYB
Don't think Michael Pittman is getting enough attention as a possible breakout candidate.
No. Not consistent at all.
You were just flat-out wrong. Everything about what you said. Wrong.