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83 Receiving Yards and a TD: Tyler Warren’s Workload Is Getting Hard to Ignore

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Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren absolutely went off in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, snagging seven of his nine targets for a season-high 83 receiving yards and punching in a one-yard rushing touchdown.

Warren Led the Colts Offense, But The Win Got Away

Sure, the Colts took a tough 34-22 loss to the Steelers, but you can’t overlook what Warren brought to the field. Those 83 receiving yards? That led the whole team! It shows he’s not just a supporting player, he’s a central figure in their offense when they need a spark.

Consistent Targets Make Warren a Threat

His yardage totals might be a bit sporadic so far this season, but one thing’s for sure: the guy is a massive part of their passing game. He’s pulled down at least five receptions in four of their five games, and he’s seen at least five targets in every single contest. That’s not just a flash in the pan, that’s consistent usage that tells you he’s a go-to guy for the Colts.

Look, the numbers don’t lie. Warren’s basically a locked-in TE1 for the Colts, and when a player consistently gets that many looks and delivers a season-high performance like this, you gotta respect it. Let’s see if he keeps it rolling and if the Colts can start turning some of these big individual performances into Ws next time out.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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