Colts Face Personnel Dilemma with Bernhard Raimann Out vs. Jets; Michael Pittman Back

Indianapolis Colts face difficult decisions with injuries piling up on the offensive line.

The Indianapolis Colts are facing a major personnel dilemma heading into their Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets. Starting left tackle Bernhard Raimann has been ruled out due to a knee injury, leaving the Colts with a significant hole to fill on their offensive line.

Raimann's absence is a major blow to the Colts, who were already without starting right tackle Braden Smith. With Raimann out, the Colts are likely to move Matt Pryor from right guard to left tackle, and insert Chris Reed into the lineup at right guard.

Michael Pittman's return provides a boost to Colts passing attack.

However, the Colts did receive some good news on the injury front, as star wide receiver Michael Pittman is expected to return to the lineup after missing last week's game with a quad injury.

Pittman's return is a major boost to the Colts' passing attack, which has struggled to get going in the first two weeks of the season. With Pittman back in the lineup, quarterback Matt Ryan should have a more reliable target to throw to.

Colts offense still faces major challenges against Jets defense.

Despite the return of Pittman, the Colts offense still faces significant challenges against the Jets. The Jets defense has been one of the most impressive units in the NFL through the first two weeks of the season, allowing just 3.5 yards per carry on the ground and 177.5 passing yards per game through the air.

The Colts will need to find a way to protect Ryan and establish the run game in order to have any chance of success against the Jets. If they can't, it could be a long day for the Indianapolis offense.