In a stunning display of misdirection worthy of the finest Las Vegas performers, the Indianapolis Colts' wide receivers Michael Pittman and Josh Downs have managed to completely vanish from the practice field—an impressive feat considering they were only technically supposed to be missing due to injuries. With the finesse of seasoned magicians, the duo pulled off their elaborate "Now You See Us, Now You Don’t" act on Wednesday, leaving fans and coaches alike scratching their heads. Downs, who reportedly sustained a toe injury—how very inconvenient—while trying to make a spectacular catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been the go-to guy for backup quarterback Joe Flacco. Over the last two games, Downs received an astonishing 21 targets, which clearly suggests that he left his magic wand at home as it was just too much pressure for his toe to bear. Meanwhile, Pittman is nursing a back injury that has miraculously transformed him into a phantom. Fans expected a 'Catch Me If You Can' type of scenario, where the high-flying wideout would use his impressive skills to dodge defenders. Instead, he opted to dodge practice entirely, proving that sometimes the greatest trick a player can pull is simply avoiding the field altogether. Colts head coach has chosen to be optimistic, stating, “This just gives us an opportunity to showcase our teamwork and make adjustments. Next man up!” However, whispers are circulating in the locker room about whether the next “man up” might also mysteriously end up “next man out.” As fans gather to speculate on the status of their star receivers, the Colts’ injury report has become more entertaining than the halftime shows they were planning to book. Will the Colts pull off more magic tricks as the season progresses? Will they add a "disappearing act" to their playbook? One can only hope! For now, Michael Pittman and Josh Downs will remain two of the league's most elusive stars—proving that sometimes, injuries can be more magical than any offensive scheme. Remember, in football as in magic, it’s all about misdirection!