Colts WR Alec Pierce to Miss Game Due to Concussion

Why it matters: The absence of Alec Pierce, the team's leading receiver, leaves a void in the Colts' passing game and impacts their offensive strategy against the Tennessee Titans.

Coach Shane Steichen confirmed that Pierce will miss Sunday's game due to a concussion suffered during last week's loss to the Denver Broncos.

What's new: Alec Pierce, who leads the team in receiving yards with 645 and has five touchdown catches, will be absent from the upcoming matchup.

• Pierce hit his head on the turf during a fall in the end zone, resulting in a concussion.
• This injury disrupts the Colts' offensive plan and removes a key deep threat option from their playbook.

Yes, but: While Pierce's absence is significant, the Colts have potential replacements ready to step up.

• Rookie Adonai Mitchell is expected to have an expanded role in Pierce's absence, despite a rocky start to his first season.
• Backup receiver Ashton Dulin, recovering from an ankle injury, could also make a return and contribute to the passing game.

What to watch: The impact of Pierce's absence on the Colts' offensive production and their ability to generate big plays downfield.

• How well rookie Adonai Mitchell fills the void left by Pierce's absence.
• Whether Ashton Dulin's return adds depth to the receiving corps and helps compensate for Pierce's absence.

What's next: The Colts will adjust their offensive game plan and rely on other playmakers to step up in Pierce's absence.

• Grant Stuard is likely to replace injured weak-side linebacker E.J. Speed, adding experience to the defensive lineup.

The bottom line: The Colts will need to find alternative options in the passing game to compensate for Alec Pierce's absence and maintain offensive effectiveness against the Titans.

Colts WR Alec Pierce to Miss Game Due to Concussion

Why it matters: The absence of Alec Pierce, the team's leading receiver, leaves a void in the Colts' passing game and impacts their offensive strategy against the Tennessee Titans.

Coach Shane Steichen confirmed that Pierce will miss Sunday's game due to a concussion suffered during last week's loss to the Denver Broncos.

What's new: Alec Pierce, who leads the team in receiving yards with 645 and has five touchdown catches, will be absent from the upcoming matchup.

• Pierce hit his head on the turf during a fall in the end zone, resulting in a concussion.
• This injury disrupts the Colts' offensive plan and removes a key deep threat option from their playbook.

Yes, but: While Pierce's absence is significant, the Colts have potential replacements ready to step up.

• Rookie Adonai Mitchell is expected to have an expanded role in Pierce's absence, despite a rocky start to his first season.
• Backup receiver Ashton Dulin, recovering from an ankle injury, could also make a return and contribute to the passing game.

What to watch: The impact of Pierce's absence on the Colts' offensive production and their ability to generate big plays downfield.

• How well rookie Adonai Mitchell fills the void left by Pierce's absence.
• Whether Ashton Dulin's return adds depth to the receiving corps and helps compensate for Pierce's absence.

What's next: The Colts will adjust their offensive game plan and rely on other playmakers to step up in Pierce's absence.

• Grant Stuard is likely to replace injured weak-side linebacker E.J. Speed, adding experience to the defensive lineup.

The bottom line: The Colts will need to find alternative options in the passing game to compensate for Alec Pierce's absence and maintain offensive effectiveness against the Titans.