Through three weeks, the Indianapolis Colts have been on a rollercoaster it seems but some players have had steady performances.
The Indianapolis Colts currently sit at 1-1-1 after three games. They picked up their first win Sunday at home against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. There have been plays where Indianapolis has not looked very good, and then there have been times where the Colts look great.
Indy literally has a win, a loss, and a draw. If that doesn’t scream inconsistency I don’t know what does. Although the team has been inconsistent, some players have shown up every week. With all of the inconsistent play thus far, I am going to talk about three guys who have remained consistent.
3. Receiver – Michael Pittman Jr.
Even though Michael Pittman Jr. missed week two, he has by far been the most consistent of all the people on the offense, especially the receiving core. Pittman has done a good job in the two games he has played in with running routes, hauling in passes, and blocking when it is needed. In the two games that he has played, he has averaged 8.5 receptions and 193 yards. That is an average of 96.5 yards per game.
Pittman caught eight passes in the Week 3 victory against the Chiefs. He did a great job getting separation and finding openings in the zones. There were a few of the catches that Pittman made against the Chiefs that were jaw-dropping! He is starting to be the favorite target of quarterback Matt Ryan. The Colts need to do what they can to keep him heavily involved in the game plan in any way that they can.
Indy is obviously better when Pittman is on the field. Not only is he the most talented receiver in this group, but he is also the most seasoned player in this group. Pittman can take on the leadership role for the young guys. It is going to be imperative that Pittman and the rest of the receiving core keep defenses honest so that they do not tee off on Jonathan Taylor.