Every Friday at 3 p.m. ET, DraftKings Sportsbook analyst Steve Buchanan and NFL guru Meghan Townsley chop up the latest injury news on Injury Report Live! Check out what they have to say about this latest injury to Michael Pittman Jr. (back).
The Colts offense has struggled in recent weeks, and things are only going to get more difficult on Sunday. After missing practice all week, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has been ruled out of Sunday’s game vs. the Bills. Without their leading wideout, targets should open up for both Josh Downs ($6,200) and Alec Pierce ($4,900), although figuring out who quarterback Joe Flacco ($5,500) will target is easier said than done.
Which Colts wide receiver has the best chance to produce this weekend? Meghan (@mtownsleyy) and Steve (@SBuchanan24) broke down Indy’s pass catchers on Friday’s edition of Injury Report Live:
- The move from Anthony Richardson to Flacco at quarterback has made Pittman Jr. an afterthought in the Colts offense, so Steve isn’t viewing this as a major loss for the team or fantasy managers.
- MPJ’s absence has a bigger impact on Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell ($3,400) than it does on Downs, who has clear chemistry with Flacco.
See their full analysis here:
- Pierce has thrived under Richardson, but Flacco has struggled to throw the ball deep downfield. Meghan still likes the third-year receiver as a cheap boom-or-bust option, but Downs is better set up for success.
See their full analysis here:
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