Oct 22, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) sits on the bench Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports
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INDIANPOLIS — Michael Pittman Jr. is not happy.
The Colts receiver expressed his displeasure after receiving just two targets in a dramatic 39-39 loss against the Browns on Sunday afternoon.
“They just didn’t target me today, for whatever reason. Maybe I’m not a big part of the offense,” “When I do get the ball, I feel like I always do something with it,” Pittman told Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star.
“Just know that I’m viable to break off a big one in any situation versus any team. I’m just trying to show the coaches that I’m out there, too.”
Pittman did make the most of his 2 catches, scoring on a 75-yard TD after breaking multiple tackles.
The 26-year-old had had been a big part of the offense before Sunday. His 42 receptions were tied for seventh in the NFL entering the week, and his 60 targets were 19 more than any other Colts player.
Game script certainly played a part. The Colts called 40 run plays versus just 23 passes.
Of those 23 passes, six went to Josh Downs, who turned in his best game as a professional with 125 yards and a score.
“It was frustrating. I was frustrated,” Pittman said. “I was just trying to keep my composure to myself and not try to project that onto anybody else.”
All eyes with be on the Colts receiver when they host the Saints on Sunday.
