Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew and broad receiver Michael Pittman Jr. had been having a spectacular first half in the course of the Week 15 sport in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The duo had mixed for 4 catches and 78 yards halfway by way of the second quarter, however their sensational begin was lower brief by a scary harm.
Throughout a 2nd-and-8 play, Pittman, who was working a crossing route throughout the sector, went airborne to haul in a barely misplaced move from Minshew. The broad receiver caught the ball however instantly took an enormous hit to the top from Steelers defensive again Damontae Kazee.
The younger broad receiver stayed on the ground after the hit because the Colts’ medical personnel rushed onto the sector. Watch the scary second under:
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Whereas Kazee was flagged for pointless roughness and ejected from the sport for the hit, followers on social media claimed that Minshew was chargeable for Pittman’s unlucky harm.
Some steered that the quarterback put the younger broad receiver in hurt’s means with a poor move. Listed below are a few of the feedback:
Michael Pittman Jr. harm replace
Michael Pittman Jr. suffers concussion vs. Steelers
Following the hit, gamers on either side took knees and prayed for Michael Pittman Jr. They had been answered immediately because the broad receiver sprung up after receiving medical help and walked to the sideline.
Pittman momentarily stayed on the Colts’ sideline earlier than being taken to the locker room. Quickly after, the group introduced that the broad receiver was dominated out of the sport with a concussion. The broad receiver posted an replace on social media after the sport:
“I’m all good.”
The Colts will hope that the broad receiver will clear the NFL concussion protocol and be part of the group on the journey to Georgia for his or her Week 16 conflict in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons.
Gardner Minshew weaves his magic in opposition to the Steelers
Colts QB Gardner Minshew
Gardner Minshew and the Colts didn’t miss a beat after Michael Pittman Jr.’s exit from the sport in opposition to the Steelers. The quarterback continued to shred Pittsburgh’s protection, ending the sport with 215 passing yards and three touchdowns.
The Colts improved to 8-6 and are solely half a sport behind the Jacksonville Jaguars within the AFC South.
They maintain the seventh seed within the AFC playoff. Relying on outcomes elsewhere, the Colts can climb as excessive as second within the AFC standings. Nonetheless, their 0-2 document in opposition to the Jaguars this season might show detrimental of their quest for the division title.
Regardless, Minshew and the Colts will hope to complete the season sturdy and cement their spot within the playoffs.
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