Michael Pittman Jr.

Pittman is the WR18 in fantasy points per game with a 26.1% target share (18th) and 27.9% air yard share. Pittman is 34th in PFF receiving grade and 45th in yards per route run (minimum 25 targets). He's been the chain mover for Indy with only two deep targets. With only eight red zone targets this season and two since Ryan's return, Pittman's lack of a role inside the 20 has been head-scratching all year. Pittman is a WR3 who could be erased by Trevon Diggs (63.6% catch rate, 81.3 passer rating) this week. Diggs followed Justin Jefferson on 82% of his routes in Week 11 and could easily do the same this week. Diggs limited Jefferson to two receptions and 19 receiving yards.

Michael Pittman Jr. scores a touchdown in Week 12 loss

Michael Pittman Jr. caught seven of his 11 targets for 61 yards and one touchdown in a loss to Pittsburgh Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Pittman caught a six yard pass from Matt Ryan to account for the only Colts' passing touchdown Monday. Pittman led the Colts' pass catchers in targets and tallied his first touchdown since the first week of the season. Fantasy managers will be looking for similar performances heading into the fantasy playoffs. The Colts take on Dallas in Week 13.