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NegativeMatchupOct 7, 2026
Ranked WR54 in a revenge game against Indianapolis.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Pittman took 100% of snaps in 12 personnel but remains part-time in 11 personnel where he played 94%. His season TPRR is a measly 13%, and he won't have strong enough per-route numbers to matter in fantasy if he's only a part-time player in 11 personnel. The source recommends he can be dropped in shallow leagues and some 12-teamers.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Pittman played just 54% of snaps in 11 personnel while taking 100% of snaps in 12 personnel. The source states he 'did nothing again' and can be dropped in shallow leagues and some 12-teamers; his season TPRR of 13% is too low to matter in fantasy even with the 12 personnel usage, as he won't have strong enough per-route numbers.PositiveValueOct 1, 2026
Pittman is recommended as a streaming pick for shallow leagues (under 65% rostered) in Week 4 at Cleveland.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Pittman gets a slight lean against CLE, which is 26th in DVOA vs. WR2.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Pittman draws a slight lean as a play against Pittsburgh, which ranks 26th in DVOA against WR2s in Week 4.NegativeUsageSep 30, 2026
74 scoreless yards in two games this season; Aaron Rodgers has (surprisingly) been more willing to throw downfield than he was last year, leading to far more targets for DK Metcalf (8 per game) and Roman Wilson (6) compared to Pittman (4).NegativeInjurySep 28, 2026
Pittman returned from a foot injury to play 73% of snaps, catching 2 of 5 targets for 16 yards; DK Metcalf scored a TD but continues to not play well in real life, leaving room for Pittman's target rate to improve if he gets healthier.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
Michael Pittman saw 5 targets with a 16% target share and 13% air-yard share on 73% snap share and 70% route share, indicating a secondary receiving role.NegativeInjurySep 25, 2026
Listed as truly questionable with a foot injury; status remains uncertain for fantasy purposes.NegativeInjurySep 23, 2026
Pittman's foot injury is different than the one he suffered in training camp.NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
Listed as questionable for Week 2 with foot injury; Pat Freiermuth and Jaylen Warren are positioned to see added targets if Pittman is unavailable.PositiveValueSep 17, 2026
Pittman is recommended as a start-instead option over Williams in Week 2, playing at New England.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Michael Pittman is recommended as a start option over Alec Pierce and Josh Downs in Week 2, facing New England.PositiveMatchupSep 16, 2026
Pittman sees more action if Christian Gonzalez shadows DK Metcalf, creating a favorable matchup dynamic for increased opportunity.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Pittman earned just three targets in Week 1 but was the most productive receiver anyway. It would make sense if Pittman sees more action if Christian Gonzalez ends up shadowing DK Metcalf.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Pittman earned just three targets in Week 1 but was the most productive receiver anyway. The source suggests it would make sense if Pittman sees more action if Christian Gonzalez ends up shadowing DK Metcalf, implying upside if the Patriots' cornerback coverage shifts.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Pittman (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday and then sat out Thursday's practice entirely, raising Week 2 availability concerns.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Pittman (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday and then sat out Thursday's practice entirely, raising concerns about his availability for Week 2.NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026
Ranked 35th in Week 2 value meter for PIT at NE matchup.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Pittman played 89% of snaps and 84% of routes but saw just three targets; he caught all three for 51 yards, demonstrating efficiency despite limited volume in Week 1.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Pittman played 89% of snaps with 84% route share and saw three targets for 58 yards. He was heavily involved in Pittsburgh's passing game as a primary receiver.PositiveValueSep 14, 2026
Michael Pittman is identified as a buy-low candidate after the Steelers' poor Week 1 performance. The source argues Pittman should see all the possession targets he can handle against teams with real pass rush ability, suggesting his upside remains intact despite Aaron Rodgers' poor passing performance.PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026
Aaron Rodgers wants to get rid of the ball fast, and Pittman steps into a heavy target role as the team's new possession receiver, a perfect fit for that kind of quarterback.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Has posted WR24, WR22, WR14, WR45 and WR27 finishes in PPR points per game the last five seasons, with the latter two campaigns being influenced by a broken back and a literal grandpa at quarterback; it's possible Pittman's more intermediate-minded game meshes better with Aaron Rodgers than DK Metcalf.PositiveInjuryAug 24, 2026
Pittman was running routes pregame and is not in danger of missing Week 1, though he did not play in this preseason game.PositiveInjuryAug 24, 2026
Pittman was running routes pregame and is not in danger of missing Week 1, though he did not play in preseason Week 2.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Wide receiver for the Colts with no clear replacement identified heading into the season. The Colts are expected to play in high-scoring games (47.79 avg O/U, 8th in league) despite offensive regression, but the lack of clarity on Pittman's role and replacement creates uncertainty around target distribution.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Michael Pittman is ranked 66 on ESPN but has a significant negative delta (-27.4) compared to other platforms, indicating he is substantially overvalued on ESPN relative to industry ADP.NegativeInjuryAug 17, 2026
Michael Pittman has been dealing with a minor leg injury heading into preseason Week 1 and might not have played anyway.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Michael Pittman is priced on the WR3/4 borderline at ADP, which represents acceptable value for a talented player looking at significant volume despite Aaron Rodgers' age and declining efficiency. The source notes that all of the Steelers weapons have the risk of Rodgers' decline baked into their respective ADPs, making them acceptable prices even if a severe drop-off under center could be in play.PositiveValueAug 13, 2026
Michael Pittman's ADP of 104 is 7.3 spots below his default Yahoo ranking of 96.8, indicating the market is undervaluing him relative to the platform's baseline projection.PositiveValueAug 13, 2026
WR ranked 104th overall in ADP; Pittsburgh receiver shows +7.3 projection variance, indicating default Yahoo rankings may be undervaluing him.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Pittman, who had the 5th most receptions in Colts franchise history, is no longer on the roster; the source expresses nervousness about the Colts offense and suggests the team should have replaced him with moves like signing Keenan Allen or trading for Kayshon Boutte.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Michael Pittman has an ADP of 102.9 with a +17.8 differential, showing variance in high-stakes formats from 85.1 to 88, suggesting moderate disagreement on his valuation.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Michael Pittman is identified as a higher-floor wide receiver option in Round 7; the source lists him alongside Josh Downs as the type of reliable WR targets available in this round.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Pittman trades from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh (WR35 rank vs. WR41 ADP); the source rates him a BUY due to a six-spot gap in his favor plus a wide-open target competition he can win in an offense that lacks a clearly established top receiver. Aaron Rodgers still knows how to find a big target in the red zone.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Pittman is ranked WR35 by the source but going at WR41 ADP, a six-spot undervaluation marking a buy. He leaves an Indianapolis passing game that never fully featured him for a Pittsburgh offense that lacks a clearly established top receiver. Aaron Rodgers still knows how to find a big target in the red zone. The source targets Pittman in drafts based on the six-spot gap in his favor plus a wide-open target competition he can win.PositiveRoleJul 21, 2026
Under Mike McCarthy's scheme, Pittman is positioned to take short targets that previously went to RBs and TEs in the Arthur Smith offense, representing a direct volume increase for the WR despite similar ADP to DK Metcalf; the source notes Pittman's workload doesn't necessarily cannibalize other receivers since Rodgers sent one-fourth of his passes to RBs last year, creating room for more WR targets.PositiveProjectionJul 21, 2026
Posted WR24, WR22, WR14, WR45, and WR27 finishes in PPR points per game over last five seasons, with latter two campaigns influenced by broken back and literal grandpa at quarterback. Source suggests Pittman's intermediate-minded game may mesh better with Aaron Rodgers than DK Metcalf's. Ranked WR45.