MichaelPittman Jr.

News: 10 hours agoPittman (concussion) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.

Spin: Pittman participating in any fashion is an encouraging sign, though he will need to return to full participation at some point to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol after exiting in the first half of Saturday's win over the Steelers. He'll have two chances to log a full practice before Sunday's game against the Falcons, as the Colts will retake the practice field Thursday and Friday following Wednesday's walkthrough.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Pittman is entering his fourth NFL season after a bit of an odd 2022 season in which he posted career highs in targets, receptions and end zone targets (nine) but saw his yardage, TDs, fantasy points and efficiency fall from 2021. Pittman ranked top 10 at wide receiver in snaps, routes and targets, but his 7.3 aDOT, 9.3 YPR and 6.5 YPT all ranked near the basement. He managed only two top-12 fantasy weeks and both were prior to Week 7. Pittman was, of course, dealing with the Colts' massive QB woes and while his downfield looks figure to increase with rookie Anthony Richardson under center in 2023, his target volume may decrease in what projects as a run-heavy scheme. Pittman has produced consecutive top-20 fantasy campaigns but is safest as a WR3 in 2023.