Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Football Week 5 Scouting Report

Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
, Indianapolis Colts

Age: 28
Weight: 223 lbs
Height: 6' 4"
College: USC

ADP: 100
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
41.4	234	3	21	0

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by Brandon Niles

· Dec 23, 2021 · 12:58 PM EST

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Arizona Cardinals

Michael Pittman Jr. was held to just one catch on five targets for seven yards last week in a tough matchup against the Patriots. He’s been solid when the volume is there, but the Colts are trying to win games on the ground, which can limit opportunity for the pass-catchers some weeks.

This week, Pittman faces a Cardinals defense that ranks 11th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. It should be a better game script for Pittman, depending on which Cardinals team shows up, but he’s still risky in a tough matchup. Consider him a fringe WR2 option in most leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 17, 2021 · 10:18 AM EST

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. New England Patriots

Michael Pittman Jr. had six catches for 77 yards against the Texans before the bye last week, and he added 33 rushing yards to his total as well. Pittman hasn’t been an elite fantasy player by any means this season, but he has hung around WR2 territory, with 882 yards and five touchdowns on 67 receptions. He leads the team in every major receiving category and should become the first Colts’ receiver to reach 1,000 yards in three years.

This week, Pittman faces a Patriots defense that ranks fifth in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. In a bad matchup and a game that may end up being a low-scoring, run-heavy affair, Pittman should be considered more of a WR3 than a WR2 option, and if you have better options, you might want to look elsewhere.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 03, 2021 · 10:02 AM EST

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 at Houston Texans

Michael Pittman Jr. had 53 yards and four receptions last week against the Buccaneers in a disappointing output for a nice matchup. Still, he was targeted 10 times and that’s a good sign for his continued usage. He’s had double-digit targets in four games this season and has had at least five in all but three games.

This week, Pittman faces a Texans defense that ranks 18th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. It should be a nice rebound game for him, even though he was limited to two catches for 35 yards when he faced them back in mid-October. Pittman should be considered a fringe WR1 this week and be active in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 26, 2021 · 11:42 AM EST

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Michael Pittman Jr. had a disappointing outing against the Bills last week, as the Colts got up early and just ran all over the Buffalo defense with Jonathan Taylor. Pittman ended up with just two receptions on five targets for 23 yards. Pittman had a string of five touchdowns in six games prior to last week, however, and he still seems to have emerged as the primary receiving option in Indianapolis.

This week, Pittman faces a Buccaneers defense that ranks 13th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. He should rebound in a game where the Colts may need to throw the ball more than they’d like to. We have him ranked as a fringe WR1 this week and he should be active in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 19, 2021 · 9:58 AM EST

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 at Buffalo Bills

Michael Pittman Jr. caught all five balls thrown his way last week for 71 yards. It was good to see him produce modest numbers in a “down” week instead of bottoming out. The Colts are clearly using him as their primary receiving threat and had they been in a bit more of a competitive contest – the score was closer than the game played – Pittman likely would’ve found more targets headed his way.

This week, Pittman faces a Bills defense that ranks second in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. It’s a tough matchup, but he should still be considered a low-end WR2 option because of his recent targets and production. Game script could also favor increased work for the receiving corps, and the last time the Colts got in a shoot-out, Pittman had 15 targets. Start him.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 11, 2021 · 11:50 AM EST

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Michael Pittman Jr. caught his fifth touchdown in as many games last week against the Jets, catching five of six targets for 64 yards. Pittman is in the midst of a breakout season in his sophomore year, and with T.Y. Hilton out, he’s become the primary target for Carson Wentz in the passing game.

This week, Pittman faces a Jaguars defense that ranks 19th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. With the way Pittman has been producing, the efficient play of Carson Wentz as of late, and a pretty good matchup, he’s a nice fantasy option in all leagues. We have him ranked just outside our top-five wide receivers this week. Start him.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 03, 2021 · 2:47 PM EDT

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. New York Jets

Michael Pittman Jr. had a great game last week against the Titans. He caught 10 balls for 86 yards and two touchdowns, and was targeted 15 times! It was good to see the Colts in a rare shootout, and for Pittman to be the primary beneficiary of that game script. Expect him to continue to dominate targets, especially with T.Y. Hilton getting hurt again after a brief return last week.

This week, Pittman faces a Jets defense that ranks 14th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. With the targets he’s getting and the red zone looks we saw him receive last week, he’s worth starting as a fringe WR1 in all league formats.