From the episode
you're getting a target hog at wide receiver 41... you look at the value, you look at the contract, you look at how much he was paid... there is an easy path right now to connect Michael Pittman to 140 targets this year... you can get a player who has a pathway to 140 targets and you can get him at wide receiver 41... he's going to massively outperform that wide receiver 41 placing.
STACKED’s take
WR41 with 140-target pathway; fits Rodgers' intermediate throw profile.
Pittman is available at WR 41 despite a clear pathway to 140 targets in 2026, making him a significant value play. Andrew Erickson emphasizes the contract and organizational investment signal his importance; Pittman is one of the league's most underrated receivers in terms of skill set and route running. While last season was underwhelming in the Colts offense, the new situation with Aaron Rodgers (who lives in shorter intermediate throws) suits Pittman's profile. Andrew Erickson projects him to massively outperform WR 41 and finish at the bottom fringes of WR2. In full PPR, the volume appeal is strongest—expect high catch totals (e.g., 8 catches for 66 yards) with weekly consistency, though fewer big days without touchdowns.
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