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Fantasy Focus Football on Michael Pittman

PodcastThe HOTTEST Takes for the 2026 Fantasy Football Season | ESPN Fantasy
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My first hot take is that Michael Pittman finishes as a top 25 wide receiver in fantasy... I think that just means more and more dump offs from Aaron Rodgers to Michael Pittman over the middle.
Mentioned at 5:11 – 7:06

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Pittman is a top-25 WR value due to Rodgers' short-passing reliance

Daniel Dopp projects Michael Pittman Jr. to finish as a top-25 wide receiver, citing his role as a 'short area king' who benefits from Aaron Rodgers' declining arm strength and reliance on short-area passing. Despite a tough strength of schedule for the Steelers, Dopp argues this will lead to increased target volume over the middle. Pittman is currently a value pick with a 10th-round ADP.

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