Bills Tilt Pushes Colts to Elevate WR

The Indianapolis Colts are enlisting receiver help with Michael Pittman Jr. out against the Buffalo Bills.

Aug 17, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (7) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Darren Hall (30) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

The Indianapolis Colts have elevated former first-round pass-catcher Laquon Treadwell to the active roster ahead of their week 10 home game with the Buffalo Bills.

We have elevated WR Laquon Treadwell to the active roster from the practice squad for #BUFvsIND.

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 9, 2024

This is unsurprising given that star receiver Michael Pittman Jr. will miss this week due to a lingering back issue. Treadwell is a bust by NFL standards, but at this junction of his career is a capable depth pass-catcher. After being selected by the Minnesota Vikings 23rd overall in the 2016 draft, Treadwell has bounced around the NFL and has collected 111 receptions for 1,242 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns through 81 games (24 starts).

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Since Pittman is out for this critical contest, names like Josh Downs, AD Mitchell, and Alec Pierce must step up to fill the void the dynamic former USC alum leaves behind. While Treadwell is on the active roster, he's still likely behind Ashton Dulin and Anthony Gould, so don't expect the former first-rounder to make a significant impact against the Bills.

The Colts are almost in must-win mode for this game, as a loss greatly reduces their chances to make the postseason. While it wasn't initially the primary goal when Anthony Richardson was the starter, now it is with the veteran Joe Flacco at the helm. We'll see if Shane Steichen can get things back on track against a difficult Josh Allen-led Bills squad at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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