Michael Pittman Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 28
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 223 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
- Drafted
- 2020 R2, #34
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.3
- Pos rank
- WR76
- Rostered
- 67%
Week 5 vs. Colts, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 9th vs. WRs, favorable
Michael Pittman Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
5.3 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Michael Pittman's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Loss,at NE,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Win,vs CIN,3.6,WR88
- Week 4, Loss,at CLE,3.5,WR6
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,vs IND,FavorableColts vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at TB,ToughBuccaneers vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at NO,ToughSaints vs. WRs
- Week 8, Nov 1,vs CLE,NeutralBrowns vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Michael Pittman?
Pittman is averaging 5.3 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 7 catches for 89 yards and 0 TD on 12 targets. That ranks WR76, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 58.3% of his targets at 7.4 yards per target. His quarterback has been Aaron Rodgers.
His best week was WR6 in Week 4 at the Browns (3.5 points); his worst, WR88 in Week 3 against the Bengals (3.6). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Colts (9th vs. WRs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Pittman ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Michael Pittman 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 | WR6 |
| Total | 2–1 | 15.9 | WR76 |
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
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. Behind him on the depth chart: Germie Bernard. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 6. Injury history
- 2025calfPlayed through
- 2025hamstringPlayed through
- 2024back1 game
- 2023head1 game
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Michael Pittman Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Michael Pittman in Week 5?
Michael Pittman is depth in most leagues for Week 5 against the Colts, as the WR76 in PPR total points this season (5.3 a game). The Colts rank 9th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Pittman.
How many fantasy points is Michael Pittman averaging in 2026?
Michael Pittman 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 rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Michael Pittman ranks WR76 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Michael Pittman worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Michael Pittman is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 67% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Michael Pittman's fantasy football role?
Michael Pittman is the Steelers' starting WR, with Germie Bernard behind him. He is averaging 4.0 targets a game, on 78% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Michael Pittman's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Michael Pittman's next three games are Week 5 vs. the Colts (9th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 6 at the Buccaneers (26th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 7 at the Saints (24th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Michael Pittman been in fantasy football this season?
Michael Pittman has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.0 points around his 5.3-point average.
What is Michael Pittman's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Michael Pittman's floor has been 3.5 PPR points (Week 4, WR6) and his ceiling 8.8 (Week 1, WR43). His median week has been 3.6 points. See Pittman's full game log.
Michael Pittman 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Pittsburgh SteelersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 7
- Yards
- 89
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 12
12.7 Y/R58.3% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 15.9
- Pos rank
- WR76
8.8 Best Week 1 vs ATL3.5 Worst Week 4 @ CLE
Advanced Receiving Stats
Pittman is a short-area target (8.2 yards per target last season), with a 8.3% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 7.4 | 40th | 7.2 | 35th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.74 | 26th | 1.13 | 58th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.60 | 50th |
| YAC per reception | 5.3 | 74th | 3.3 | 38th |
| Catch rate | 58.3% | 37th | 72.9% | 86th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 8.3% | 19th | 21.5% | 83rd |
| Snap share | 77.7% | 67th | 85.3% | 86th |
| Air-yards share | 7.9% | 11th | 21.6% | 63rd |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | 0th | 13 | 74th |
| Route participation | — | — | 89.6% | 85th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 9.4 | 29th | 8.2 | 19th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Pittman catches what comes his way and runs a route on most dropbacks, but gets few red-zone targets and sees few air yards.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 4.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
5.3
Fantasy PPG
4.0
Targets/g
30
Rec yds/g
Michael Pittman 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 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
12.1
Career PPG
98 games over 7 seasons
93%
Availability
Share of team games he played
40%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
6.9
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Pittman 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'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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Michael Pittman Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Michael Pittman have in 2026?
Michael Pittman has 15.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 5.3 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR76 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Michael Pittman have this season?
Michael Pittman has 89 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 7 catches and 12 targets. His high was 58 yards, in Week 1 against the Falcons.
How many receptions does Michael Pittman have this season?
Michael Pittman has 7 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 2.3 a game, on 12 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 against the Falcons.
How many targets does Michael Pittman have this season?
Michael Pittman has drawn 12 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 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 have this season?
Michael Pittman has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Michael Pittman averaging?
Michael Pittman is averaging 29.7 receiving yards per game in 2026, 89 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Michael Pittman averaging?
Michael Pittman is averaging 12.7 yards per reception in 2026, 89 yards on 7 catches.
How many games has Michael Pittman played in 2026?
Michael Pittman has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Michael Pittman's stats last season?
In 2025, Michael Pittman 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's career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 98 games, Michael Pittman 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 have in his career?
Michael Pittman has 25 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 25 receiving, over 98 games.
How many career receiving yards does Michael Pittman have?
Michael Pittman has 5,343 career receiving yards over 7 seasons, on 492 catches.
Michael Pittman Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.3
Targets/g
4.0
Rec/g
2.3
Rec yds/g
29.7
Yds/rec
12.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Michael Pittman has averaged 4.0 targets, 2.3 receptions and 5.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Michael Pittman has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 1 against ATL (8.8 points); the lowest was Week 4 against CLE (3.5).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL6th | W 20-13 | 8.8 | 3 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 19.3 | WR43 |
Week 1 · ATL · W 20-13 · 8.8 pts
How the 8.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CIN18th | W 30-27 | 3.6 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.0 | WR88 |
Week 3 · CIN · W 30-27 · 3.6 pts
How the 3.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | CLE12th | L 24-27 | 3.5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | WR6 |
Week 4 · CLE · L 24-27 · 3.5 pts
How the 3.5 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR1 week and two busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR76 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week at 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.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (5.3)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts
View matchup — Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns
Michael Pittman Game Log 2022
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.5
Targets/g
8.8
Rec/g
6.2
Rec yds/g
57.8
Yds/rec
9.3
Across 16 games in 2022, Michael Pittman has averaged 8.8 targets, 6.2 receptions and 13.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Michael Pittman has finished as a top-12 WR in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 6. The best week was Week 1 against HOU (27.1 points); the lowest was Week 13 against DAL (3.6).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOU30th | 27.1 | 13 | 9 | 121 | 1 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 1 · HOU · 27.1 pts
How the 27.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | KC7th | 15.2 | 9 | 8 | 72 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR27 |
Week 3 · KC · 15.2 pts
How the 15.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | TEN1st | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 10.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR58 |
Week 4 · TEN · 6.1 pts
How the 6.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | DEN29th | 10.9 | 8 | 5 | 59 | 0 | 11.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR37 |
Week 5 · DEN · 10.9 pts
How the 10.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | JAX8th | 26.4 | 16 | 13 | 134 | 0 | 10.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 6 · JAX · 26.4 pts
How the 26.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | TEN1st | 9.8 | 9 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 9.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR42 |
Week 7 · TEN · 9.8 pts
How the 9.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | WAS14th | 12.3 | 9 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR33 |
Week 8 · WAS · 12.3 pts
How the 12.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | NE10th | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR47 |
Week 9 · NE · 5.2 pts
How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | LV13th | 12.3 | 9 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR34 |
Week 10 · LV · 12.3 pts
How the 12.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | PHI25th | 13.5 | 7 | 6 | 75 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR22 |
Week 11 · PHI · 13.5 pts
How the 13.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | PIT20th | 19.1 | 11 | 7 | 61 | 1 | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR14 |
Week 12 · PIT · 19.1 pts
How the 19.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | DAL9th | 3.6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR76 |
Week 13 · DAL · 3.6 pts
How the 3.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | MIN2nd | 19.0 | 14 | 10 | 60 | 0 | 6.0 | 2 | 30 | 0 | WR13 |
Week 15 · MIN · 19.0 pts
How the 19.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | LAC27th | 7.9 | 7 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR45 |
Week 16 · LAC · 7.9 pts
How the 7.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NYG12th | 16.1 | 8 | 6 | 41 | 1 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR16 |
Week 17 · NYG · 16.1 pts
How the 16.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | HOU30th | 12.0 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | WR29 |
Week 18 · HOU · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Six WR1 weeks, four WR2 weeks and six busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR21 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
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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Michael Pittman Game Log FAQ
How did Michael Pittman do in his last game?
Michael Pittman scored 3.5 PPR points in Week 4 at the Browns, a 27–24 loss, a WR6 finish. He caught 2 of 4 targets for 15 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Michael Pittman score in his last game?
Michael Pittman scored 3.5 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 at the Browns, a WR6 finish for the week. That was 1.8 below his season average of 5.3.
How many receiving yards did Michael Pittman have in his last game?
Michael Pittman had 15 receiving yards on 2 catches in Week 4 at the Browns, from 4 targets.
How many touchdowns did Michael Pittman score in his last game?
Michael Pittman 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 have in his last game?
Michael Pittman caught 2 of 4 targets for 15 yards in Week 4 at the Browns.
What were Michael Pittman's stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 against the Bengals, a 30–27 win, Michael Pittman caught 2 of 5 targets for 16 yards. That was 3.6 PPR points, a WR88 finish.
What was Michael Pittman's best game this season?
Michael Pittman'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's worst game this season?
Michael Pittman's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 4 at the Browns: 3.5 PPR points, a WR6 finish. He caught 2 of 4 targets for 15 yards.
How many games has Michael Pittman scored a touchdown in this season?
Michael Pittman has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Michael Pittman's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Pittman's weekly results from any season from 2020 through 2025.
Michael Pittman Rest-of-Season Outlook
Target-heavy depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR18 last season at 11.9 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR76 at 5.3 PPR points per game, against 11.9 over 17 games last season (WR18). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 19th of 142 in target volume (20.9% target share), 46th of 142 in downfield role (20.7% air-yards share) and 61st of 142 in efficiency (1.53 yards per route run). His points come from his target volume. Efficiency is the soft spot. Aaron Rodgers is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Germie Bernard next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Colts in Week 5 (9th 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 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 8.2
- Drop rate
- 5.4%
- Red-zone targets
- 15
- Route participation
- 89.2%
- YAC per reception
- 3.2
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Colts in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 5 IND, 9thWk 6 TB, 26thWk 7 NO, 24thWk 8 CLE, 11th
- Heavy target volume20.9% target share, 19th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role20.7% air-yards share, 46th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityGermie Bernard is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Tough matchupsThe Buccaneers in Week 6 (26th) and the Saints in Week 7 (24th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Michael Pittman Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Michael Pittman's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Michael Pittman projects as a target-heavy depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His target volume (20.9% target share, 19th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.53 yards per route run, 61st of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Michael Pittman's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Michael Pittman is the WR76 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Michael Pittman's projected role going forward?
Michael Pittman is the listed starting WR, with Germie Bernard next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Michael Pittman get more targets?
Michael Pittman'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's fantasy football upside?
Michael Pittman's upside: his ceiling this season is 8.8 PPR points (Week 1, WR43), his target volume (20.9% target share, 19th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Colts in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Michael Pittman's fantasy value?
Michael Pittman's risks: Germie Bernard is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.53 yards per route run, 61st of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Buccaneers in Week 6 and the Saints in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Michael Pittman's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Michael Pittman Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 5 report starts Wednesday, Oct 7What it means: Pittman was on the Week 3 report with a foot injury, was limited on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5vs IND, Oct 11 | — | Oct 7 | Oct 8 | Oct 9 | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs CIN, Sep 27 | Foot | — | — | Limited | Played |
| Week 2@ NE, Sep 20 | Foot | — | — | DNP | Questionable |
Injury History at a Glance
Seven logged injuries in seven seasons, including two calf injuries. Most of his lost time came from a calf injury in 2020; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
87/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Calf injury · 2020
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Calf / shin | 2 | 3 |
| Back | 1 | 1 |
| Concussion | 1 | 1 |
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 1 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 6 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Calf / shin injuries in 2020 and 2025
- Calf in 2025, played through
- 6 games in 7 seasons, 3 of them in 2020
- 7 injuries spread across 6 body parts
Michael Pittman Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Calf Played through
Exited the Week 17 game with a calf injury and did not return.
- 2025
Hamstring Played through
Appeared on the injury report mid-week but was a full participant in practice by Friday.
- 2024
Back Fracture 1 game
Revealed after the season he suffered a back fracture discovered after Week 3 and played through it for nearly the entire season.
- 2023
Concussion 1 game
Sustained a concussion in Week 15 which caused him to miss the following game.
- 2022
Quad 1 game
Suffered a quad injury in practice leading up to Week 2 and was ruled out for the game.
- 2020
Calf, surgery 3 games
Developed compartment syndrome in his calf after a Week 3 injury, requiring surgery and a stint on Injured Reserve.
- 2020
Toe Played through
Was listed as questionable for Week 2 with a toe injury but played in the game.
If Pittman Misses Time
Next man up: Germie Bernard
Germie Bernard is next on the Steelers depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Pittman misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Aaron Rodgers would lose one of his main options.
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Michael Pittman Injury FAQ
Is Michael Pittman injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Michael Pittman is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is Michael Pittman playing this week?
Michael Pittman has no injury designation for Week 5 against the Colts on Sunday, October 11, so he is on track to play. Pittman was on the Week 3 report with a foot injury, was limited on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Michael Pittman missed any games this season?
Yes. Michael Pittman has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 3.
What is Michael Pittman's injury history?
Michael Pittman has 7 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 6 games in all: 3 for a calf injury in 2020, 1 for a back fracture in 2024, 1 for a concussion in 2023 and 1 for a quad injury in 2022.
What was Michael Pittman's most recent injury?
Michael Pittman's most recent logged injury was a calf injury in Week 17 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Michael Pittman have any recurring injuries?
Yes: calf injuries in 2020 and 2025 (3 games missed).
What was Michael Pittman's worst injury?
Michael Pittman's longest absence came from a calf injury in 2020, which cost him 3 games of the 6 he has missed in his career.
Latest Michael Pittman News & Updates
Pittman delivers WR1 week at Cleveland
2 REC, 15 YDS (4 TGT)
3.5 fantasy points · WR6
Pittman caught 2 of 4 targets for 15 yards in the 27–24 loss at Cleveland. That was 10% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 4Oct 1L 24–27 @ CLE
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Limited to two catches in return (opens in new tab)
Returned from absence but managed just two catches in a quiet outing.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 4: 3.5 PPR points, a WR6 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 3Sep 27W 30–27 vs CIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Pittman struggles vs. Cincinnati
3.6 fantasy points · WR88 · 1.7 below his 5.3 average
Pittman caught 2 of 5 targets for 16 yards in the 30–27 win vs. Cincinnati. That was 16% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Deemed active for Week 3 (opens in new tab)
Suiting up for Week 3 after clearing game-day inactives.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 3.6 PPR points, a WR88 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Slated to play Sunday (opens in new tab)
Expected to suit up Sunday and contribute in the passing game.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 3.6 PPR points, a WR88 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Officially limited to kick off Week 3 (opens in new tab)
Opened Week 3 practice as a limited participant.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 3.6 PPR points, a WR88 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Back at practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Wednesday, trending toward playing this week.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 3.6 PPR points, a WR88 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Dealing with new foot injury (opens in new tab)
Foot injury could limit his availability moving forward.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 3.6 PPR points, a WR88 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 3–20 @ NE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Ruled out for Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for Week 2; monitor his status for Week 3.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Listed questionable for Sunday (opens in new tab)
Tagged questionable for Sunday; monitor his status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Misses open portion Friday (opens in new tab)
Did not participate in the open portion of Friday's practice.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. DNP due to foot Thursday (opens in new tab)
Sidelined from Thursday's practice with a foot issue; monitor his status ahead of Sunday.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Limited by foot injury (opens in new tab)
Dealing with a foot issue that capped his practice participation.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13W 20–13 vs ATL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Pittman struggles vs. Atlanta
8.8 fantasy points · WR43 · 3.5 above his 5.3 average
Pittman caught 3 of 3 targets for 58 yards in the 20–13 win vs. Atlanta. That was 8% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expected to be fine for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Should be ready to go for the season opener.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Present at practice Monday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Monday, a positive sign for availability.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Dealing with minor hamstring injury (opens in new tab)
Minor hamstring injury is worth monitoring ahead of game time.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Steelers Teammates News
Updates on Pittman's quarterback and target competition.
- Aaron Rodgers: Mixed performance in Week 4 loss (opens in new tab)Aaron Rodgers, QB. 153 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- DK Metcalf: Inefficient with team-high target total (opens in new tab)DK Metcalf, WR. 33 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Aaron Rodgers: Solid numbers in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)Aaron Rodgers, QB. 153 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- DK Metcalf: Not listed on Wednesday's injury report (opens in new tab)DK Metcalf, WR. 33 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- DK Metcalf: Expected to be ready for Week 1 (opens in new tab)DK Metcalf, WR. 33 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Aaron Rodgers: Won't play Thursday (opens in new tab)Aaron Rodgers, QB. 153 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
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Michael Pittman News FAQ
What is the latest news on Michael Pittman?
The latest Pittman update, from October 2: Pittman delivers WR1 week at Cleveland. Pittman 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 news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 3.5 fantasy points, a WR6 finish, 1.8 below his 5.3 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Michael Pittman sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Pittman: Present at practice Monday (August 24). Returned to practice Monday, a positive sign for availability.
Michael Pittman Bio
Michael Pittman 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
2 stops with 2 teams in 7 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
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
Transactions
- TradedTraded by the Indianapolis Colts to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
- ContractSigned a three-year, $70 million contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts.
- TenderDesignated as franchise player by the Indianapolis Colts.
- ActivatedActivated by the Indianapolis Colts.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Indianapolis Colts.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
- 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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About Michael Pittman: Bio FAQ
How old is Michael Pittman?
Michael Pittman is 28 years old. He was born on October 5, 1997. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is Michael Pittman?
Michael Pittman 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 weigh?
Michael Pittman weighs 223 pounds, his listed weight on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Michael Pittman wear?
Michael Pittman wears number 11 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Michael Pittman play?
Michael Pittman plays wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, wearing number 11. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does Michael Pittman play for?
Michael Pittman plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Steelers since 2026.
Where did Michael Pittman go to college?
Michael Pittman played college football at USC, after attending Oaks Christian (CA). The Indianapolis Colts drafted him out of USC in 2020.
When was Michael Pittman drafted?
The Indianapolis Colts selected Michael Pittman in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 34th overall pick, out of USC.
What round was Michael Pittman drafted in?
Michael Pittman was a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken 34th overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
What pick was Michael Pittman in the NFL Draft?
Michael Pittman was the 34th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round.
Where is Michael Pittman from?
Michael Pittman went to high school in California, at Oaks Christian, before playing college football at USC.
When is Michael Pittman's birthday?
Michael Pittman's birthday is October 5. He was born on October 5, 1997 and is 28 years old.
How long has Michael Pittman been in the NFL?
2026 is Michael Pittman'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 played for?
Michael Pittman has played for the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers. View his career statistics.
What year did Michael Pittman enter the NFL?
Michael Pittman entered the NFL in 2020, when the Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 7th season.