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WR Michael Pittman, IND (1 Viewer)

I’ve got Pittman, Patrick or Patterson. Pick your Poison. Also Puck my life. 

 
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zamboni said:
He's looking ugly with the specter of Eason or Hundley starting, but maybe lightning will strike in a bottle and either QB will try to feed him. 
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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Carson Wentz (questionable, ankle) is expected to start in Week 3 against the Titans.

Wentz "moved around well" at Friday's practice and is on track to start barring a setback.

 
JohnnyU said:
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Carson Wentz (questionable, ankle) is expected to start in Week 3 against the Titans.

Wentz "moved around well" at Friday's practice and is on track to start barring a setback.
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This matchup is juicy. Will be looking for reports tmrw on Wentz on how he's looking. Debating Pittman in this matchup or Fournette @LAR (which makes me throw up in my mouth).

 
JohnnyU said:
zamboni said:
He's looking ugly with the specter of Eason or Hundley starting, but maybe lightning will strike in a bottle and either QB will try to feed him. 
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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Carson Wentz (questionable, ankle) is expected to start in Week 3 against the Titans.

Wentz "moved around well" at Friday's practice and is on track to start barring a setback.
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Thanks. Just wondering how much Wentz will be throwing downfield if his mobility is limited, focusing more on the run game and dump offs to HInes.

 
I think I have to roll him out there. I am probably picking up Hundley just in case. Wentz seems like he has to be held together with scotch tape at this point. I admire his toughness but I am skeptical he can be effective from a health perspective. I think either QB can target Pittman and I don't have better options anyway.

 
Stat line wasn’t great, but have to love the 12 targets. Establishing himself as the go to guy in the passing game.

 
Michael Pittman caught 6-of-12 targets for 68 yards in Indianapolis' Week 3 loss to Tennessee. 

The Colts had schemed up a post route for Pittman in the end zone on their second red zone possession, but Carson Wentz airmailed the throw. With a game-high 12 targets, Pittman looks to have settled into heavy WR3 consideration ahead of a Colts matchup with the Dolphins in Week 3. The opportunity continues to be large in T.Y. Hilton's absence, and one good throw from Wentz would have made this day a lot happier for those Pittman shares.
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Pittman appearing universally across "bad CB matchup" articles this week. Either X. Rhodes or B. Jones on the perimeter.

Also doesn't help that MIA has a lousy run D. Seems like this could be the spot that J. Taylor wakes up.

And two teams that play at a snails pace. Could be a grind it out affair.

Now looking to fade this matchup.

 
Michael Pittman caught 6-of-7 targets for 89 yards and one touchdown in the Colts' Week 5 loss to the Ravens.

Pittman once again paced the team in targets and catches, though he was out-gained 116-89 by Jonathan Taylor in large part due to Taylor's 76-yard catch-and-run score on a screen in the first quarter. Pittman's 42-yard touchdown grab was a grown-man catch where Pittman simply took the ball off DB Anthony Averett's helmet and left him in the dust. It was Pittman's first score of the season after seeing 36 targets across the first four weeks. Pittman is seeing volume and air yards and should be treated as an every-week WR2/3 ahead of a cake Week 6 date with the Texans.

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Probably one of the more under the radar #1 WRs (for their team) out there. He's not putting up huge numbers, but the targets and consistency are there. Kid really seems to be establishing himself.

 
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jobarules said:
Solid WR2 that keeps getting ranked as a WR3 or Flex. Buy low opportunity might still exist.
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I think the buy low opportunity existed before week 5. Solid games all year with receptions and targets, but no TD's until this week. Clearly the go-to guy in Indy right now. 

 
Hilton returned to practice today and his return is imminent. While Pittman has established himself, I imagine his value takes a bit of a bit with T.Y.’s return.

 
Timmay said:
His TD catch looked great, he needs more of these go and get it type plays sent his way. 
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Fully agree. That catch will stick with Wentz... Pittman could be his 50/50 ball guy, just like he had in Alshon Jeffery back in Philly.

 
Really hoping this is the double digit round WR that down the stretch and into the playoffs emerges as somebody who is drafted in rounds 3 or 4 next year.

Also hoping Hilton doesn't screw this plan up.

 
I don't see Hilton as a threat to Pittman's targets. Carson has no chemistry with Hilton yet and Pittman has been catching almost anything thrown to him. Wentz will go to the guy that's catching the ball for him right now. 

 
Insein said:
I don't see Hilton as a threat to Pittman's targets. Carson has no chemistry with Hilton yet and Pittman has been catching almost anything thrown to him. Wentz will go to the guy that's catching the ball for him right now. 
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Not sure Hilton won’t be a threat, but hoping TY affects Pascal and/or Campbell more so than Pittman. 

 
Good time to buy Pittman IMO. Maybe whoever has him in redraft will be a little worried about Hilton and is willing to sell. He also hasn't been a real sexy name, only 1 TD but all signs point to Pittmania running wild ROS. 

 
Ilov80s said:
Good time to buy Pittman IMO. Maybe whoever has him in redraft will be a little worried about Hilton and is willing to sell. He also hasn't been a real sexy name, only 1 TD but all signs point to Pittmania running wild ROS. 
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Wentz sailed two passes over his head in the endzone so far this season. Totally open on both. I would like to think he gets there a few more times.

 
barackdhouse said:
Wentz sailed two passes over his head in the endzone so far this season. Totally open on both. I would like to think he gets there a few more times.
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Yeah that is the conundrum. The targets and all the advanced stuff says he should have more TDs. However, Wentz is an inaccurate QB who seems to have peaked a few years ago.  

 
Ilov80s said:
Yeah that is the conundrum. The targets and all the advanced stuff says he should have more TDs. However, Wentz is an inaccurate QB who seems to have peaked a few years ago.  
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I thought he looked considerably better on MNF and after another week of healing up. But yeah.

 
Colts didn't need to get Pittman involved, but Wentz spread the ball out way too much for my liking. Now with TY in the mix (sounds like he got reinjured) it is even more mouths to feed. Plus Taylor has been running great the last couple of games. Never know who is going to get theirs. 

 
I was afraid of Hilton's return and the possible emergence of Paris Campbell both being factors that could eat into Pittman's floor and ceiling. Just one game and it wasn't a great script but I am definitely taking notice. My gut said bench him in a couple spots and I didn't. 

 
barackdhouse said:
I was afraid of Hilton's return and the possible emergence of Paris Campbell both being factors that could eat into Pittman's floor and ceiling. Just one game and it wasn't a great script but I am definitely taking notice. My gut said bench him in a couple spots and I didn't. 
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I was hoping it would take a few weeks for Hilton to get acclimated, and even if he did, he’d be washed. Turns out he’s got some juice left.

While I think Pittman will still be the lead dog, I don’t see him being a target hog like he was the first several weeks and will have some ups and downs like everyone else.

 
Hilton ruled out...yay!

But it appears SF area is getting hit with rain and wind of biblical proportions. Based on what I'm seeing in local SF weather forecasts, this looks pretty damn bad. A "river of moisture" is just pouring into the bay area now thru Monday. Sustained winds 20-25 mph with gusts 50+.

Was all ready to pull the trigger on Pittman in a bounce back game, but this looks terrible. Only option is to pivot to T. Boyd (gulp).

 
kyoun1e said:
Hilton ruled out...yay!

But it appears SF area is getting hit with rain and wind of biblical proportions. Based on what I'm seeing in local SF weather forecasts, this looks pretty damn bad. A "river of moisture" is just pouring into the bay area now thru Monday. Sustained winds 20-25 mph with gusts 50+.

Was all ready to pull the trigger on Pittman in a bounce back game, but this looks terrible. Only option is to pivot to T. Boyd (gulp).
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Yeah I just don't know how many more pivots I'm going to find.

 
kyoun1e said:
Hilton ruled out...yay!

But it appears SF area is getting hit with rain and wind of biblical proportions. Based on what I'm seeing in local SF weather forecasts, this looks pretty damn bad. A "river of moisture" is just pouring into the bay area now thru Monday. Sustained winds 20-25 mph with gusts 50+.

Was all ready to pull the trigger on Pittman in a bounce back game, but this looks terrible. Only option is to pivot to T. Boyd (gulp).
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barackdhouse said:
Yeah I just don't know how many more pivots I'm going to find.
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Like get out of jail free cards, I'm out of pivots unless I could conjure up an emergency trade in one my leagues. I did pivot off of Pittman on DraftKings though. He would be definitely be a contrarian play with news of the weather.

 
Michael Pittman caught all four of his targets for 105 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' Week 7 win over the 49ers.

Pittman had a 57-yard catch that set up the Colts’ first scoring drive. He had the play of the night on his touchdown, a 28-yard fade over 49ers CB Dre Kirkpatrick. Pittman also drew a DPI in end-zone and another one that gained 35 yards and placed the Colts inside the five-yard line. The four targets were second behind Zach Pascal (6), but Pittman has looked like a legit No. 1 receiver this year with T.Y. Hilton sidelined. Pittman will be in the WR2 mix if Hilton remains out for the Colts' Week 8 matchup with Tennessee.

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hamsterdam said:
He’s been making things happen and the Colts  need to feed this dude. 
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I agree.  They don't currently have any other pass catchers that are worth a damn except Mo-Allie Cox.

Edited:  Perhaps they should explore a trade for a quality WR before the trade deadline?

 
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Then next week he goes for 3 points or so when everyone who benched him put them back in counting on WR2 fantasy numbers.

 
I like what I see when I see Pittman, Jr. performing. At 6'4" he has a dominant command with strong hands. I'm in. He's my WR #3 with WR #1 or 2 upside. He also has a low floor as we've seen as well. Wentz playing much better. I like Frank Reich as a head coach too. Taylor and committee help balance things out. The WR 2, 3, 4 or TE's are the next ingredients to compliment Pittman, Jr. Is he ready to accept his role (as the teams #1 WR) and flourish no matter what? He's definitely a hold and in my lineup. I dangled a trade for him before to no avail and each time I see him play well I go back to "he's a stud WR." And may only get much better if his head is open to it. I'm sure he's being coached well like Wentz is.  

 
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I'd like them to feed him more but I'll take what we can get for now. He's also my WR3 behind Kupp and Ridley (although outperforming Ridley on way less targets).

 
Team Smokin' said:
I like what I see when I see Pittman, Jr. performing. At 6'4" he has a dominant command with strong hands. I'm in. He's my WR #3 with WR #1 or 2 upside. He also has a low floor as we've seen as well. Wentz playing much better. I like Frank Reich as a head coach too. Taylor and committee help balance things out. The WR 2, 3, 4 or TE's are the next ingredients to compliment Pittman, Jr. Is he ready to accept his role (as the teams #1 WR) and flourish no matter what? He's definitely a hold and in my lineup. I dangled a trade for him before to no avail and each time I see him play well I go back to "he's a stud WR." And may only get much better if his head is open to it. I'm sure he's being coached well like Wentz is.  
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Yup, he's my WR3 as well and I hope we see WR1 upside during the 2nd half of the year (that then propels him up draft boards next year).

His size gives him Mike Evans ish appeal. If only Ds would start covering freaking MA Cox down at the goal line then we'd really have something here.

 
I'm glad the monsoon stories chased me off Pittman, and I benched him for Sanders at flex. 🤢

But honestly, he needs more passes thrown his way, or it becomes a boom/bust trend. There's no way he shouldn't be dominating guys like Pascal for Indy's target share.

 
I never thought of him as a burner but I thought he looked pretty fast on those two deep catches. Good to see them taking shots to him downfield.

 
Could've been even bigger due to those PI's where he was CLEARLY wrecked/mauled lol

Can we do something about fantasy points for pass interference FFS? 

 
crushedspirit said:
But honestly, he needs more passes thrown his way, or it becomes a boom/bust trend. There's no way he shouldn't be dominating guys like Pascal for Indy's target share.
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Agreed, although I expect that Hilton will continue to siphon off some of those targets. TY is  long in the tooth, but has enough left/credibility to make Wentz look for him on occasion.

 
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zamboni said:
Agreed, although I expect that Hilton will continue to siphon off some of those targets. TY is  long in the tooth, but has enough left/credibility to make Wentz look for him on occasion.
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I actually think having TY play benefits Pittman in the long run. Defenses have to plan for the speedster. 

 
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