ESPN Fantasy Football on Michael Pittman

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During six seasons in Indianapolis, he got 7.4 targets per game, produced four top-20 fantasy finishes and topped 750 receiving yards in five straight seasons. Now he lands in Mike McCarthy's offense, where his skill set fits the Z/slot role that James Jones once played in Green Bay. With DK Metcalf forcing safeties to respect the deep ball, Pittman should see more room underneath and between the safeties, areas where he already thrives.
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Pittman's slot fit and Metcalf's deep-ball threat position him for WR31 breakout.

During six seasons in Indianapolis, Pittman got 7.4 targets per game, produced four top-20 fantasy finishes and topped 750 receiving yards in five straight seasons. Now he lands in Mike McCarthy's offense, where his skill set fits the Z/slot role that James Jones once played in Green Bay. Pittman also caught 40 passes against split-safety coverage last season, tied for fourth among wide receivers. With DK Metcalf forcing safeties to respect the deep ball, Pittman should see more room underneath and between the safeties, areas where he already thrives. Add Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback, and Pittman could easily outperform his ADP.

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