Source + player page
Mattek Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Michael Pittman
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Mattek Fantasy Football about Michael Pittman.
24
Insights
17
Positive
4
Negative
Insight ledger
All Mattek Fantasy Football insights about Michael Pittman
PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Despite running a high volume of routes, Pittman Jr. faces significant target competition from Jeremy Bernard and Roman Wilson. Roman Wilson is outperforming him on a target-per-route basis, while Jeremy Bernard is specifically targeting his role. The source expresses regret on draft capital allocation to Pittman Jr.NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026
Mattek Fantasy Football notes that Michael Pittman Jr.'s role was fine historically but will clearly be part of Matt Campbell's offense going forward, with the implication that his role may be diminished or less certain under the new coaching scheme.NegativeValueSep 17, 2026
Ranked 77 overall, marking the end of the D tier in the source's rankings.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked 74th in week one FLEX rankings, positioned not far behind DK Metcalf in the source's rankings.PositiveProjectionAug 25, 2026
Trey Harris believes Michael Pittman Jr. is a better stylistic fit for Aaron Rodgers than DK Metcalf, arguing that Pittman's average depth of target makes him a superior option at this stage of his career.PositiveBustAug 18, 2026
Michael Pittman Jr. is coming off a down efficiency year and is changing teams, making him a player Jeremy Bernard could potentially surpass in target share.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Michael Pittman Jr. is used to show that wide receivers in the middle-to-late draft range are effectively interchangeable in terms of projected fantasy points per game, with players like Parker Washington falling within a 1.5-point range of his output.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Mattek Fantasy Football speaker expresses preference for Pittman over Jaylen Warren, citing strong fit with OC Rogers' offensive scheme. Rogers led the NFL in percentage of throws behind the line of scrimmage last year, which favors tight end and pass-catching role players like Pittman.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
Ranked 96th; speaker expresses comfort targeting him at that ADP, indicating confidence in his value proposition at that draft position.PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026
Josh Downs will have to prove he is better than Michael Pittman Jr. was last year in order to reach his 13-14 fantasy points per game projection.PositiveDepth ChartJul 2, 2026
Potential injury to Pittman Jr. could create opportunity for Eli Heidenreich to become a league-winner in the Colts offense.PositiveValueJun 18, 2026
Pittman is positioned as one of four wide receivers that provide a safety net at the position, allowing drafters to start with running backs early and still feel confident about their receiver depth.NegativeProjectionJun 18, 2026
Has a limited touchdown ceiling due to the nature of his role in the Steelers offense.PositiveProjectionJun 18, 2026
Could realistically post a 100-reception season and serve as a reliable WR4 with consistent weekly scoring of 10-12 points in PPR formats.PositiveRoleJun 18, 2026
Can take on targets vacated by Jonnu Smith and add receiving work similar to what Kenneth Gainwell was doing for the Steelers, positioning him as a consistent PPR option.PositiveValueJun 18, 2026
Michael Pittman Jr. is being drafted about 20 picks after DK Metcalf despite being a perfect fit for Aaron Rodgers' offense, representing good value relative to Metcalf.PositiveRoleJun 18, 2026
Michael Pittman Jr.'s move from the Colts to the Steelers is expected to be beneficial for him, as he is a perfect structural and stylistic fit for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers' offense, running short routes close to the line of scrimmage similar to how Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell thrived in the passing game.PositiveProjectionJun 18, 2026
Michael Pittman Jr. has multiple 1,000-yard seasons in his career and scored 202 fantasy points last year, with a 250-point season in 2023. Mike Clay projects him for 130 targets, 88 receptions, 860 yards, and four touchdowns.PositiveValueJun 1, 2026
The source considers Pittman Jr. a clear target in this draft range. Pittman will be the zone beater in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense with Aaron Rodgers, a very valuable role. The source expects many of the cheap, short targets that Jaylen Warren and John Metchie Smith received last year to convert to Pittman, and projects he could have a sneaky 80-catch season.NegativeRoleNo date
After dropping a pass last week, Aaron Rodgers turned to the sideline and said 'This guy sucks' (or possibly 'This play sucks'). If Rodgers was referring to Pittman, it would indicate increased Jeremy Bernard playing time, suggesting Pittman's role could be diminished.NegativeUsageNo date
Aaron Rodgers appears very frustrated with Michael Pittman Jr., suggesting a potential reduction in his role and playing time moving forward.PositiveProjectionNo date
Michael Pittman Jr. is ranked at ADP 103 with 11.9 fantasy points per game last year. He is now playing in an even more aggressive passing offense that throws the ball shorter, suggesting improved volume and scoring potential.PositiveValueNo date
Jonathan Taylor projects Michael Pittman Jr. in full PPR could straight up outscore DK Metcalf in fantasy football. Taylor prefers Pittman over Alec Pierce in round 6 in full PPR format, indicating Pittman is a better value pick in that scoring format. The addition of Pittman for short-area work in Pittsburgh's offense is a positive for his role and production relative to Metcalf.PositiveRoleNo date
Added to the Steelers wide receiver group as part of offensive improvements that could elevate the overall offense.