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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Michael Pittman
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Michael Pittman
PositiveValueAug 11, 2026
Michael Pittman Jr. is highlighted as a potential PPR machine who can be drafted in the eighth or ninth round, offering reliable production that helps balance a roster relying on rookies.PositiveProjectionAug 9, 2026
Michael Pittman Jr. was tied for the WR16 in fantasy points per game through 13 weeks last year before his injury, proving he can be highly productive in the Colts' offense.NegativeBustAug 7, 2026
The source expresses worry about Michael Pittman's outlook, suggesting he should be traded in-season.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
Michael Pittman has been added to the Colts and the source reports hearing positive things about his fit; his addition is expected to reduce checkdown volume to running backs as Aaron Rodgers will have more reliable receiver options over the middle, shifting target distribution away from the backfield.PositiveMatchupJul 7, 2026
Michael Pittman is part of a Pittsburgh Steelers stack with the expectation that the team will throw the ball at a top-five rate under McCarthy.PositiveValueJul 3, 2026
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.PositiveRoleJul 2, 2026
The source highlights that the Steelers have improved their wide receiver room by adding Michael Pittman Jr., positioning him as part of a much-improved receiving corps for Pittsburgh in Week 1 against Atlanta.PositiveDepth ChartJul 1, 2026
Colts traded Pittman away and signed Alec Pierce to extension instead, choosing Pierce as the #1 receiver going forward.PositiveRoleJun 29, 2026
The source predicts Michael Pittman Jr. will lead the Steelers in targets this season, positioning him as the primary receiving option in Pittsburgh's offense ahead of DK Metcalf.PositiveUsageJun 9, 2026
Michael Pittman is expected to see a decent amount of volume this year due to Aaron Rodgers' high pass attempt projection.NegativeValueNo date
Ranked next to Jordan Tyson in ADP; source prefers Tyson over Pittman at similar draft position, citing stronger upside case for Tyson despite not knocking Pittman as a player.NegativeRoleNo date
Pittman was drafted in the source's best ball lineup as part of a zero RB strategy, indicating he was selected in the middle rounds of the draft.PositiveRoleNo date
Michael Pittman is another quality receiving option on the Colts alongside Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren, competing for targets in the offense.