As the run game sorts itself out, the passing game has a potential absence it will have to account for as well.
Three plays before Moss’ injury, Pittman was taken out of the game following an illegal hit by Steelers’ safety Damontae Kazee. D.J. Montgomery stepped up in his place and caught two passes for 48 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown.
Like with Taylor and Moss, Steichen declined to address Pittman’s status beyond Wednesday’s practice report.
If Pittman is not cleared before Sunday’s game, it will be up to the rest of the pass catchers to make up for the loss of the team’s leading receiver.
Whether that be another standout game from Montgomery, a high-flying outing by Pierce or one of the tight ends leading the charge, quarterback Gardner Minshew II said he trusts that the offense won’t skip a beat.
“I got a lot of confidence in those guys,” Minshew said. “The tight ends have stepped up and played well, D.J. coming off the bench, our running backs out of the backfield – I think everybody can kind of elevate and we’ll be able to figure it out.”
As the Colts release their practice reports leading up to the game, more insight will be given as to which of their prolific skill position players will get to take the field against the Falcons.
However, if Goodson, Sermon and Montgomery have to play significant offensive snaps again, Steichen said based on how they played against the Steelers he knows they can handle another heavy workload.
“Those guys stepped up and that’s what this league is,” Steichen said. “You got to step up and make plays when your number’s called ’cause sometimes you get limited opportunities. You gotta go make the most of them and that’s what all three of those guys did on Saturday.”
Wednesday’s practice report:
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