Michael Pittman Jr.

Week 7 at San Francisco 49ers

Michael Pittman Jr. struggled last week against the Texans with just two catches on three targets for 35 yards. Some of that may have been the return of T.Y. Hilton – albeit a brief return – but most of it was probably due to the Colts stomping the Texans and only attempting 20 passes all game.

This week, Pittman faces a 49ers defense that ranks 13th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. He should get more looks with Hilton hobbled again and Parris Campbell out for the season, especially with the 49ers' offense likely returning Jimmy Garoppolo under center. That should create a little closer game and keep the Colts from living in a positive game script. We have Pittman ranked as a low-end WR2 this week.

Week 5 at Baltimore Ravens

Michael Pittman Jr. caught six of his team-high eight targets last week against the Dolphins, but only managed 59 yards. Pittman still struggles to find the end zone, and he’s not producing at a big enough clip to overcome the lack of touchdowns.

This week, Pittman faces a Ravens defense that ranks third in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. Not a good sign for someone already on the fringes of fantasy viability. Managers should leave him on the bench this week in all but the deepest of leagues.

Week 3 at Tennessee Titans

Michael Pittman Jr. finally had that breakout game we’ve been waiting for last week against the Rams, with eight catches on 12 targets for 123 yards. It’d be nice to see him find the end zone for what would be just his second career touchdown, but fantasy managers should be happy to see him produce with the opportunity he has.

This week, Pittman has a ton of upside against a Titans defense that gave up big numbers to the wide receiver position in each of the first two games, including eight catches for 178 yards and a touchdown to Tyler Lockett last week. Pittman is risky, and we have him ranked as a low-end WR3, but the matchup and potential make him an interesting swing for desperate fantasy managers.