Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 10 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 29
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 223 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
- Drafted
- 2020 R2, #34
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.3
- Pos rank
- WR116
- Rostered
- 31%
Week 9: bye. Next game Week 10 at Bengals, Sun Nov 15, 8:20 PM ET 15th vs. WRs, neutral
Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Football
WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
Michael Pittman Jr.'s 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 7, at NO, ,Win
- Week 8, vs CLE, ,Win
- Week 9,Bye,No game
- Up next. Week 10, at CIN,15th vs WR,Neutral, Out
- Week 11, at PHI,2nd vs WR,Favorable
- Week 12, vs DEN,27th vs WR,Tough
- Week 13, vs HOU,8th vs WR,Favorable
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 8. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Michael Pittman Jr.?
Pittman Jr. is a bench stash. He is WR116 at 5.3 PPR PPG. His best upcoming spot is the Eagles in Week 11, while the Broncos in Week 12 is a tougher matchup.
Michael Pittman Jr. 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Falcons | W 20–13 | 8.8 | WR43 |
| 3 | vs Bengals | W 30–27 | 3.6 | WR88 |
| 4 | @ Browns | L 24–27 | 3.5 | WR79 |
| Total | 2–1 | 15.9 | WR116 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PIT | 3 | 12 | 7 | 89 | 0 | 15.9 | 5.3 | - |
| 2025 | IND | 17 | 111 | 80 | 784 | 7 | 202.4 | 11.9 | WR18 |
| 2024 | IND | 16 | 111 | 69 | 808 | 3 | 165.8 | 10.4 | WR41 |
| 2023 | IND | 16 | 156 | 109 | 1,152 | 4 | 250.2 | 15.6 | WR13 |
| 2022 | IND | 16 | 141 | 99 | 925 | 4 | 216.5 | 13.5 | WR20 |
| Career | 98 | 721 | 492 | 5,343 | 25 | 1187.3 | 12.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Pittman Jr. is listed injured reserve.
Injury status
Injured reserve
He has missed 5 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 10. Injury history
- 2026foot4 games
- 2025hipPlayed through
- 2025hamstringPlayed through
- 2025hipPlayed through
Outlook
The red flags are a sliding yardage profile (1,152 yards in 2023 down to 784) and a move to Pittsburgh, where target volume and quarterback play are less certain than his Colts peak. Still, a 2020 second-round USC product with a 16.3-game durability record and proven 20-plus percent target shares offers a reliable floor. Full outlook
More on Michael Pittman Jr and the Steelers
- Steelers depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Steelers scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- WR rest-of-season rankingsWhere every WR ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Steelers usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty WR rankingsLong-term WR values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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WR113Devontez WalkerRavens17.5 PTS
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WR116You are hereMichael Pittman Jr.Steelers15.9 PTS
WR117Jack BechRaiders15.8 PTS
WR118Chris MooreRavens15.3 PTS
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Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Michael Pittman Jr. in Week 10?
No: Michael Pittman Jr. is on injured reserve for Week 10 at the Bengals, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Pittman Jr..
How many fantasy points is Michael Pittman Jr. averaging in 2026?
Michael Pittman Jr. is averaging 5.3 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 15.9 points across 3 games. His last game produced 3.5 points.
Where does Michael Pittman Jr. rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Michael Pittman Jr. ranks WR116 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Michael Pittman Jr. worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Michael Pittman Jr. is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 31% of leagues.
What are Michael Pittman Jr.'s upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Michael Pittman Jr.'s next three games are Week 10 at the Bengals (15th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 11 at the Eagles (2nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 12 vs. the Broncos (27th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Michael Pittman Jr. been in fantasy football this season?
Michael Pittman Jr. has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.0 points around his 5.3-point average.
What is Michael Pittman Jr.'s fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Michael Pittman Jr.'s floor has been 3.5 PPR points (Week 4, WR79) and his ceiling 8.8 (Week 1, WR43). His median week has been 3.6 points. See Pittman Jr.'s full game log.
Michael Pittman Jr. 2026 Stats
He hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
- Receptions
- 7
- 12 Targets
- Rec yards
- 89
- 12.7 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 58.3%
Michael Pittman Jr. Receiving Stats
Short-area target · Low volume · Average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards per target - 69th of 111 WRs7.469th of 111
- Fantasy points per target - 92nd of 111 WRs0.7492nd of 111
- YAC per reception - 30th of 111 WRs5.330th of 111
- Catch rate - 67th of 111 WRs58.3%67th of 111
Usage
- Target share - 111th of 111 WRs4.9%111th of 111
- Snap share - 32nd of 110 WRs77.7%32nd of 110
- Air-yards share - 105th of 111 WRs5.8%105th of 111
- Red-zone targets - 106th of 111 WRs0106th of 111
Style
- Average depth of target - Deeper than 28% of WRs9.480th of 111
Ranks: 2026 through Week 7 among 111 qualified WRs.
Receiving profile
Pittman Jr. plays most snaps, but gets few red-zone targets and draws few targets.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 4.0 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Michael Pittman Jr. Career Stats by Season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 12 | 7 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 15.9 | 5.3 | - |
| 2025 | 17 | 111 | 80 | 784 | 7 | 0 | 202.4 | 11.9 | WR18 |
| 2024 | 16 | 111 | 69 | 808 | 3 | 0 | 165.8 | 10.4 | WR41 |
| 2023 | 16 | 156 | 109 | 1,152 | 4 | 0 | 250.2 | 15.6 | WR13 |
| 2022 | 16 | 141 | 99 | 925 | 4 | 30 | 216.5 | 13.5 | WR20 |
| 2021 | 17 | 129 | 88 | 1,082 | 6 | 44 | 237.6 | 14.0 | WR17 |
| 2020 | 13 | 61 | 40 | 503 | 1 | 26 | 98.9 | 7.6 | WR79 |
| Career | 98 | 721 | 492 | 5,343 | 25 | 100 | 1187.3 | 12.1 | - |
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
12.1
Career PPG
98 games, 7 seasons
90%
Availability
Share of team games played
39%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 WR finishes
6.9
Weekly swing
Low week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Pittman Jr. has averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game over 98 games and 7 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 13.1 a game in his five seasons with a starter's volume, 7.2 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 5.3 per game, down 6.6 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 4.0 targets a game against 6.5. His quarterback this season has been Aaron Rodgers.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Pittman Jr.'s rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,152Rec yards2023
- 7Rec TD2025
- 250.2Fantasy pts2023 · WR13
- 5,343Career rec yds2020–2026
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WR113Devontez WalkerRavens17.5 PTSWR114Jalen RoyalsChiefs16.5 PTSWR115Dyami BrownCommanders16.4 PTSWR116You are hereMichael Pittman Jr.Steelers15.9 PTSWR117Jack BechRaiders15.8 PTSWR118Chris MooreRavens15.3 PTSWR119Zachariah BranchFalcons15.2 PTSMichael Pittman Jr. Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Michael Pittman Jr. have in 2026?
Michael Pittman Jr. has 15.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 8, 5.3 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR116 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Michael Pittman Jr. have this season?
Michael Pittman Jr. has 89 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 8, on 7 catches and 12 targets. His high was 58 yards, in Week 1 against the Falcons.
How many receptions does Michael Pittman Jr. have this season?
Michael Pittman Jr. has 7 receptions in 2026 through Week 8, 2.3 a game, on 12 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 against the Falcons.
How many targets does Michael Pittman Jr. have this season?
Michael Pittman Jr. has drawn 12 targets in 2026 through Week 8, 4.0 a game, and caught 58% of them. His high was 5 targets, in Week 3 against the Bengals.
How many receiving touchdowns does Michael Pittman Jr. have this season?
Michael Pittman Jr. has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 8.
How many receiving yards per game is Michael Pittman Jr. averaging?
Michael Pittman Jr. is averaging 29.7 receiving yards per game in 2026, 89 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Michael Pittman Jr. averaging?
Michael Pittman Jr. is averaging 12.7 yards per reception in 2026, 89 yards on 7 catches.
How many games has Michael Pittman Jr. played in 2026?
Michael Pittman Jr. has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 8, after missing 5 games to injury.
What were Michael Pittman Jr.'s stats last season?
In 2025, Michael Pittman Jr. caught 80 of 111 targets for 784 yards and 7 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 202.4 PPR points (11.9 per game), a WR18 finish.
What are Michael Pittman Jr.'s career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 98 games, Michael Pittman Jr. has 492 catches for 5,343 yards and 25 touchdowns, for 1187.3 PPR fantasy points (12.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Michael Pittman Jr. have in his career?
Michael Pittman Jr. has 25 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 25 receiving, over 98 games.
How many career receiving yards does Michael Pittman Jr. have?
Michael Pittman Jr. has 5,343 career receiving yards over 7 seasons, on 492 catches.
Michael Pittman Jr. Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL14th | W 20-13 | 3 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 19.3 | 8.8 | WR43 |
Week 1 · ATL · W 20-13 · 8.8 pts
How the 8.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CIN13th | W 30-27 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.0 | 3.6 | WR88 |
Week 3 · CIN · W 30-27 · 3.6 pts
How the 3.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | CLE19th | L 24-27 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 3.5 | WR79 |
Week 4 · CLE · L 24-27 · 3.5 pts
How the 3.5 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 3 games | 2-1 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 29.7 | 0.0 | 12.7 | 5.3 | WR70 |
CLEOpponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
3 busts · Avg WR70
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Cleveland
2/4, 15 yds.
Just 3.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Cincinnati
2/5, 16 yds.
Just 3.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Atlanta
3/3, 58 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals
View matchup - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles
View matchup - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos
View matchup - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans
Michael Pittman Jr. Game Log 2022
| Wk | Opp | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOU30th | 13 | 9 | 121 | 1 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.1 | WR5 |
Week 1 · HOU · 27.1 pts
How the 27.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | KC7th | 9 | 8 | 72 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | WR27 |
Week 3 · KC · 15.2 pts
How the 15.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | TEN1st | 6 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 10.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | WR58 |
Week 4 · TEN · 6.1 pts
How the 6.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | DEN29th | 8 | 5 | 59 | 0 | 11.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.9 | WR37 |
Week 5 · DEN · 10.9 pts
How the 10.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | JAX8th | 16 | 13 | 134 | 0 | 10.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.4 | WR5 |
Week 6 · JAX · 26.4 pts
How the 26.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | TEN1st | 9 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 9.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.8 | WR42 |
Week 7 · TEN · 9.8 pts
How the 9.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | WAS14th | 9 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | WR33 |
Week 8 · WAS · 12.3 pts
How the 12.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | NE10th | 6 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | WR47 |
Week 9 · NE · 5.2 pts
How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | LV13th | 9 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | WR34 |
Week 10 · LV · 12.3 pts
How the 12.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | PHI25th | 7 | 6 | 75 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.5 | WR22 |
Week 11 · PHI · 13.5 pts
How the 13.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | PIT20th | 11 | 7 | 61 | 1 | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.1 | WR14 |
Week 12 · PIT · 19.1 pts
How the 19.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | DAL9th | 4 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.6 | WR76 |
Week 13 · DAL · 3.6 pts
How the 3.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | MIN2nd | 14 | 10 | 60 | 0 | 6.0 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 19.0 | WR13 |
Week 15 · MIN · 19.0 pts
How the 19.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | LAC27th | 7 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 | WR45 |
Week 16 · LAC · 7.9 pts
How the 7.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NYG12th | 8 | 6 | 41 | 1 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | WR16 |
Week 17 · NYG · 16.1 pts
How the 16.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | HOU30th | 5 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | WR29 |
Week 18 · HOU · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 16 games | 8.8 | 6.2 | 57.8 | 0.3 | 9.3 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 13.5 | WR31 |
TEN
JAX
NE
DAL
MIN
LAC
NYGOpponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
6 WR1 · 4 WR2 · 6 busts · Avg WR31
Wk 1 WR5 · Wk 3 WR27 · Wk 4 WR58 · Wk 5 WR37 · Wk 6 WR5 · Wk 7 WR42 · Wk 8 WR33 · Wk 9 WR47 · Wk 10 WR34 · Wk 11 WR22 · Wk 12 WR14 · Wk 13 WR76 · Wk 15 WR13 · Wk 16 WR45 · Wk 17 WR16 · Wk 18 WR29
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Houston
3/5, 30 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 0 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at the Giants
6/8, 41 yds, 1 TD.
Just 5.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Chargers
4/7, 39 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Minnesota
10/14, 60 yds. 2 carries, 30 rush yds.
Just 4.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Dallas
2/4, 16 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Pittsburgh
7/11, 61 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Philadelphia
6/7, 75 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Steady in a win at Las Vegas
7/9, 53 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by New England
3/6, 22 yds.
Just 3.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Washington
7/9, 53 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Tennessee
6/9, 58 yds. 1 fumble lost.
One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Jacksonville
13/16, 134 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Denver
5/8, 59 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Tennessee
3/6, 31 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Kansas City
8/9, 72 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
9/13, 121 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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WR113Devontez WalkerRavens17.5 PTSWR114Jalen RoyalsChiefs16.5 PTSWR115Dyami BrownCommanders16.4 PTSWR116You are hereMichael Pittman Jr.Steelers15.9 PTSWR117Jack BechRaiders15.8 PTSWR118Chris MooreRavens15.3 PTSWR119Zachariah BranchFalcons15.2 PTSMichael Pittman Jr. Game Log FAQ
How did Michael Pittman Jr. do in his last game?
Michael Pittman Jr. scored 3.5 PPR points in Week 4 at the Browns, a 27–24 loss, a WR79 finish. He caught 2 of 4 targets for 15 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Michael Pittman Jr. score in his last game?
Michael Pittman Jr. scored 3.5 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 at the Browns, a WR79 finish for the week. That was 1.8 below his season average of 5.3.
How many receiving yards did Michael Pittman Jr. have in his last game?
Michael Pittman Jr. had 15 receiving yards on 2 catches in Week 4 at the Browns, from 4 targets.
How many touchdowns did Michael Pittman Jr. score in his last game?
Michael Pittman Jr. did not score a touchdown in Week 4 at the Browns; his 3.5 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Michael Pittman Jr. have in his last game?
Michael Pittman Jr. caught 2 of 4 targets for 15 yards in Week 4 at the Browns.
What were Michael Pittman Jr.'s stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 against the Bengals, a 30–27 win, Michael Pittman Jr. caught 2 of 5 targets for 16 yards. That was 3.6 PPR points, a WR88 finish.
What was Michael Pittman Jr.'s best game this season?
Michael Pittman Jr.'s best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Falcons: 8.8 PPR points, a WR43 finish. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 58 yards.
What was Michael Pittman Jr.'s worst game this season?
Michael Pittman Jr.'s lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 4 at the Browns: 3.5 PPR points, a WR79 finish. He caught 2 of 4 targets for 15 yards.
How many games has Michael Pittman Jr. scored a touchdown in this season?
Michael Pittman Jr. has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Michael Pittman Jr.'s game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Pittman Jr.'s weekly results from any season from 2020 through 2025.
Michael Pittman Jr. Rest-of-Season Outlook
On injured reserve, foot.
Through 3 games he's WR116 at 5.3 PPR points per game, against 11.9 over 17 games last season (WR18). He's running behind last season's pace.
He's on injured reserve, foot. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most.
The next favorable matchups are the Eagles in Week 11 (2nd against WRs) and the Texans in Week 13 (8th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Pittman bounced back in 2025, finishing WR29 with 122.4 fantasy points after a down 2024. On an 85.5 percent snap share he ran 512 routes (89.2 percent route rate) and commanded a 20.9 percent target share, converting 111 targets into 80 catches for 784 yards and a career-best 7 touchdowns. The 0.209 EPA per play and 55.9 percent success rate marked a clear efficiency rebound from 2024s 0.02 EPA, though his depth of target stayed modest at 8.17 air yards.
The red flags are a sliding yardage profile (1,152 yards in 2023 down to 784) and a move to Pittsburgh, where target volume and quarterback play are less certain than his Colts peak. Still, a 2020 second-round USC product with a 16.3-game durability record and proven 20-plus percent target shares offers a reliable floor. The touchdown spike may regress, but as a high-volume possession receiver, Pittman is a PPR-leaning WR3 with weekly flex appeal rather than a true difference-maker.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 96 receivers who have played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
Downfield role
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
- Average depth of target
- 9.4
- Drop rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 0
- YAC per reception
- 5.3
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Eagles in Week 11 and the Texans in Week 13 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 10 CIN, 15thWk 11 PHI, 2ndWk 12 DEN, 27thWk 13 HOU, 8th
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, foot.
- A tough matchupThe Broncos in Week 12 (27th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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WR113Devontez WalkerRavens17.5 PTSWR114Jalen RoyalsChiefs16.5 PTSWR115Dyami BrownCommanders16.4 PTSWR116You are hereMichael Pittman Jr.Steelers15.9 PTSWR117Jack BechRaiders15.8 PTSWR118Chris MooreRavens15.3 PTSWR119Zachariah BranchFalcons15.2 PTSMichael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Michael Pittman Jr.'s fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Michael Pittman Jr. projects as a depth WR on the sideline for now for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Michael Pittman Jr.'s rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Michael Pittman Jr. is the WR116 in PPR points per game through Week 8. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
Will Michael Pittman Jr. get more targets?
Michael Pittman Jr.'s targets are holding steady: 4.5 a game over his last two games against 4.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Michael Pittman Jr.'s fantasy football upside?
Michael Pittman Jr.'s upside: his ceiling this season is 8.8 PPR points (Week 1, WR43) and the Eagles in Week 11 and the Texans in Week 13 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Michael Pittman Jr.'s fantasy value?
Michael Pittman Jr.'s risks: he is on injured reserve, foot and the Broncos in Week 12 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Michael Pittman Jr.'s remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Is Michael Pittman Jr. a good fantasy playoff option?
His Weeks 15 to 17 opponents are the Ravens (9th in points allowed to WRs) and the Panthers (19th in points allowed to WRs); one of them is favorable.
Michael Pittman Jr. Injury Update & History
Is Michael Pittman Jr. injured?
Practice participation
Week 10 report starts Wednesday, Nov 11| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10@ CIN, Nov 15 | - | Nov 11 | Nov 12 | Nov 13 | Due Fri |
| Week 5vs IND, Oct 11 | Foot | Limited | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Week 3vs CIN, Sep 27 | Foot | - | - | Limited | Played |
| Week 2@ NE, Sep 20 | Foot | - | - | DNP | Questionable |
Injury History at a Glance
16 logged injuries in seven seasons, including two foot injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 4 games.
Durability
87/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Foot injury · 2026
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 2 | 4 |
| Calf / shin | 2 | 3 |
| Back | 2 | 1 |
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 1 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 1 |
| Concussion | 2 | 0 |
| Hip / groin | 2 | 0 |
| Ankle | 1 | 0 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Hand / thumb | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 10 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Foot / toe injuries in 2020 and 2026
- 4 games missed to injury in 2026
- 10 games in 7 seasons, 4 of them in 2026
- 16 injuries spread across 11 body parts
Michael Pittman Jr. Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Foot 4 games
Listed on the injury report with a foot injury from Week 2, then placed on injured reserve; out since Week 2 (4 games missed so far).
- Wk 2 DNP · Questionable
- Wk 3 Limited · Questionable
- Wk 5 DNP · Out
- Wk 6 injured reserve
- Wk 7 injured reserve
- Wk 8 injured reserve
- 2025
Glute Played through
Listed on the injury report with a hip injury from Week 10 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 10 Full · no designation
- 2025
Hamstring Played through
Listed on the injury report with a hamstring injury from Week 5 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 5 Full · no designation
- 2025
Glute Played through
Listed on the injury report with a hip injury from Week 2 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 2 Full · no designation
- 2024
Finger Played through
Listed on the injury report with a hand injury from Week 10 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 10 DNP · Out
- 2024
Back 1 game
Listed on the injury report with a back injury from Week 6; missed Week 10.
- Wk 6 Full · Questionable
- Wk 7 DNP · Questionable
- Wk 8 DNP · no designation
- Wk 9 Limited · no designation
- Wk 10 DNP · Out
- Wk 11 Full · no designation
- Wk 12 Full · no designation
- Wk 13 Full · no designation
- Wk 15 Full · no designation
- Wk 16 Full · no designation
- Wk 17 Full · no designation
- Wk 18 Full · no designation
- 2024
Back Played through
Listed on the injury report with a back injury from Week 3 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 3 DNP · Questionable
- 2024
Calf Played through
Listed on the injury report with a calf injury from Week 3 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 3 DNP · Questionable
- 2023
Concussion Played through
Listed on the injury report with a concussion from Week 17 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 17 Full · Questionable
- 2023
Shoulder 1 game
Hurt during the Week 15 game against the Steelers and listed with a shoulder injury from Week 16; missed Week 16.
The playQ2 08:49 vs PIT(Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass incomplete deep left to 11-M.Pittman (23-D.Kazee) [99-L.Ogunjobi]. He is Out. PENALTY on PIT-23-D.Kazee, Disqualification, 15 yards, enf…
- Wk 16 Limited · Questionable
- Wk 17 Full · Questionable
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- 2022
Quad 1 game
Listed on the injury report with a quad injury from Week 2; missed Week 2.
- Wk 2 DNP · Questionable
- Wk 3 Full · no designation
- 2021
Ribs Played through
Listed on the injury report with a chest injury from Week 18 and played through it without missing time.
The playQ3 00:16 vs JAX(No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short right to 11-M.Pittman to JAX 24 for 4 yards (44-M.Jack; 26-S.Griffin).
- Wk 18 Full · no designation
- 2021
Ankle Played through
Listed on the injury report with an ankle injury from Week 2 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 2 Limited · Questionable
- 2020
Concussion Played through
Listed on the injury report with a concussion from Week 17 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 17 Full · Questionable
- 2020
Calf 3 games
Listed on the injury report with a calf injury from Week 4; missed Weeks 4, 5 and 6.
- Wk 4 DNP · Out
- 2020
Toe Played through
Listed on the injury report with a toe injury from Week 2 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 2 DNP · Questionable
Durability Profile
Iron tier
IR • 91.7% career availability
0
Major Injuries
2
Soft-Tissue Events
9
Games Missed
1.3
Missed / Season
- 2026 · Week 2FootRecurring
Still out, 3 games missed so far. 2nd foot / toe issue; the last was in 2020.
- 2020 · Week 2ToeFirst
Listed Questionable but didn't miss a game. First foot / toe issue on record.
- 2024 · Week 3CalfRecurring
Listed Questionable but didn't miss a game. 2nd calf / shin issue; the last was in 2020.
- 2020 · Week 4CalfFirst
Missed 3 games and returned in Week 8. First calf / shin issue on record.
- 2024 · Week 10BackRe-aggravated
Missed 1 game and returned in Week 11. Re-aggravated in the same season as the Week 6 injury.
- 2024 · Week 6BackRe-aggravated
Listed Out across 12 weeks on the report but didn't miss a game. Re-aggravated in the same season as the Week 3 injury.
- 2024 · Week 3BackFirst
Listed Questionable but didn't miss a game. First core / back issue on record.
- 2025 · Week 5HamstringRecurring
Practiced fully; no games missed. 2nd thigh issue; the last was in 2022.
- 2022 · Week 2QuadricepFirst
Missed 1 game and returned in Week 3. First thigh issue on record.
- 2023 · Week 15ShoulderFirst
Hurt during the Week 15 game vs PIT (Q2, 08:49). Missed 1 game and returned in Week 17. First shoulder issue on record.
- 2024 · Week 10FingerFirst
Listed Out but didn't miss a game. First hand / wrist issue on record.
- 2025 · Week 10GluteRe-aggravated
Practiced fully; no games missed. Re-aggravated in the same season as the Week 2 injury.
- 2025 · Week 2GluteFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First hip / groin issue on record.
- 2023 · Week 17ConcussionRecurring
Listed Questionable but didn't miss a game. 2nd head issue; the last was in 2020.
- 2020 · Week 17ConcussionFirst
Listed Questionable but didn't miss a game. First head issue on record.
- 2021 · Week 18RibsFirst
Hurt during the Week 18 game vs JAX (Q3, 00:16). Practiced fully; no games missed. First chest / ribs issue on record.
- 2021 · Week 2AnkleFirst
Listed Questionable but didn't miss a game. First ankle issue on record.
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Is Michael Pittman Jr. injured?
Yes. As of November 1, 2026, Michael Pittman Jr. is on injured reserve with a foot injury. He has missed 5 games this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Michael Pittman Jr. playing this week?
No. Michael Pittman Jr. is on injured reserve for Week 10 at the Bengals on Sunday, November 15. Pittman Jr. was on the Week 5 report with a foot injury, did not practice on Friday and was out. Should you start him?
What injury does Michael Pittman Jr. have?
Michael Pittman Jr. has a foot injury and is on injured reserve for Week 10. Pittman Jr. was on the Week 5 report with a foot injury, did not practice on Friday and was out. He has missed 5 games this season.
Why isn't Michael Pittman Jr. playing?
Michael Pittman Jr. is on injured reserve with a foot injury, the designation his club filed as of November 1, 2026. That rules him out of Week 10.
Has Michael Pittman Jr. missed any games this season?
Yes. Michael Pittman Jr. has missed 5 games in 2026 and played in 3.
What is Michael Pittman Jr.'s injury history?
Michael Pittman Jr. has 16 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 10 games in all: 4 for a foot injury in 2026, 3 for a calf injury in 2020, 1 for a back injury in 2024, 1 for a shoulder injury in 2023 and 1 for a quad injury in 2022.
What was Michael Pittman Jr.'s most recent injury?
Michael Pittman Jr.'s most recent logged injury was a foot injury in Week 2 of 2026. It cost him 4 games.
Does Michael Pittman Jr. have any recurring injuries?
Yes: foot injuries in 2020 and 2026 (4 games missed), hip injuries in 2025 (no games missed), back injuries in 2024 (1 game missed), calf injuries in 2020 and 2024 (3 games missed) and concussion injuries in 2020 and 2023 (no games missed).
What was Michael Pittman Jr.'s worst injury?
Michael Pittman Jr.'s longest absence came from a foot injury in 2026, which cost him 4 games of the 10 he has missed in his career.
Latest Michael Pittman Jr. News & Updates
Latest update
Pittman Jr. struggles at Cleveland
3.5 FPTS
L 24–27 @ CLEFantasy impact: Floor game2 REC · 15 YDS · 4 TGT
The Browns kept Pittman Jr. out of the end zone and under his average.
Season Timeline
Week 3Sep 27W 30–27 vs CIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Pittman Jr. struggles vs. Cincinnati
3.6 FPTS · 2 REC · 16 YDS · 5 TGT
The Bengals kept Pittman Jr. out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR88FloorView Game RecapWeek 1Sep 13W 20–13 vs ATL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Pittman Jr. struggles vs. Atlanta
8.8 FPTS · 3 REC · 58 YDS · 3 TGT
Efficiency carried it: 19.3 yards per target produced a WR43 finish.
Finish: WR43SolidView Game Recap
No updates of this type yet this season.
Steelers Teammates News
Updates on Pittman Jr.'s quarterback and target competition.
- Aaron Rodgers: Mixed performance in Week 4 loss (opens in new tab)Aaron Rodgers, QB. 288 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- DK Metcalf: Inefficient with team-high target total (opens in new tab)DK Metcalf, WR. 64 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Aaron Rodgers: Solid numbers in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)Aaron Rodgers, QB. 288 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- DK Metcalf: Not listed on Wednesday's injury report (opens in new tab)DK Metcalf, WR. 64 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- DK Metcalf: Expected to be ready for Week 1 (opens in new tab)DK Metcalf, WR. 64 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Aaron Rodgers: Won't play Thursday (opens in new tab)Aaron Rodgers, QB. 288 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
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What is the latest news on Michael Pittman Jr.?
The latest Pittman Jr. update, from October 2: Pittman Jr. struggles at Cleveland. Pittman Jr. caught 2 of 4 targets for 15 yards in the 27–24 loss at Cleveland. That was 10% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Michael Pittman Jr. news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 3.5 fantasy points, a WR79 finish, 1.8 below his 5.3 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Michael Pittman Jr. Bio
Michael Pittman Jr. is a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he wears No. 11. Born October 5, 1997, in Woodland Hills, CA, he attended Oaks Christian and played college football at USC.
The Indianapolis Colts selected Pittman in round 2, pick 34, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts on April 25, 2019. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 13, 2026. Since then, Pittman joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026.
In 98 regular-season games since 2020, he has caught 492 passes for 5,343 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Pittsburgh Steelers Current team2026–present
Acquired in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts on March 13, 2026. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
Indianapolis Colts2020–2025
Selected in round 2, pick 34, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 94 of 95 games.
College: USC
Trades and Team Changes
- TradedTraded by the Indianapolis Colts to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
- DraftedSelected by the Indianapolis Colts in round 2, pick 34.
- TradedTraded by the Washington Redskins to the Indianapolis Colts for DE Montez Sweat.
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How old is Michael Pittman Jr.?
Michael Pittman Jr. is 29 years old. He was born on October 5, 1997. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is Michael Pittman Jr.?
Michael Pittman Jr. is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 223 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
How much does Michael Pittman Jr. weigh?
Michael Pittman Jr. weighs 223 pounds, his listed weight on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Michael Pittman Jr. wear?
Michael Pittman Jr. wears number 11 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Michael Pittman Jr. play?
Michael Pittman Jr. plays wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, wearing number 11. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does Michael Pittman Jr. play for?
Michael Pittman Jr. plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Steelers since 2026.
Where did Michael Pittman Jr. go to college?
Michael Pittman Jr. played college football at USC, after attending Oaks Christian (CA). The Indianapolis Colts drafted him out of USC in 2020.
When was Michael Pittman Jr. drafted?
The Indianapolis Colts selected Michael Pittman Jr. in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 34th overall pick, out of USC.
What round was Michael Pittman Jr. drafted in?
Michael Pittman Jr. was a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken 34th overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
What pick was Michael Pittman Jr. in the NFL Draft?
Michael Pittman Jr. was the 34th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round.
Where is Michael Pittman Jr. from?
Michael Pittman Jr. went to high school in California, at Oaks Christian, before playing college football at USC.
When is Michael Pittman Jr.'s birthday?
Michael Pittman Jr.'s birthday is October 5. He was born on October 5, 1997 and is 29 years old.
How long has Michael Pittman Jr. been in the NFL?
2026 is Michael Pittman Jr.'s 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020 as a second-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.
What teams has Michael Pittman Jr. played for?
Michael Pittman Jr. has played for the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers. View his career statistics.
What year did Michael Pittman Jr. enter the NFL?
Michael Pittman Jr. entered the NFL in 2020, when the Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 7th season.