Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
, Indianapolis Colts

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

ADP: 37
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
97	808	3	69	0

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by Bill Riccette

· Oct 25, 2024 · 12:45 PM EDT

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 at Houston Texans

Michael Pittman led the way for the Colts in Week 7 with 63 receiving yards, only the second time this season he had over 40 receiving yards. With the continued struggles of quarterback Anthony Richardson, the ceiling is capped for Pittman and the rest of the Colts offense. Add in the fact they are facing the league's 4th-best passing defense and it's an uphill battle this week for Pittman. Consider him a deeper flex this week.

by Bill Riccette

· Oct 18, 2024 · 11:04 AM EDT

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 vs. Miami Dolphins

The good news is Michael Pittman found the end zone for the second game in a row. The bad news is he was held under 40 yards for the fifth time in six games. Things don't get much easier this week as the Dolphins are a top-three passing defense entering Week 7. Also, the passing game is expected to take a hit with Anthony Richardson back under center. Even when the Colts do pass, it's been Josh Downs of late being the main target. Proceed with caution this week with Pittman.

by Bill Riccette

· Oct 05, 2024 · 11:54 PM EDT

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Jacksonville Jaguars

Michael Pittman bounced back in a strong way in Week 4. His 113 yards last week were 25 more than his first three weeks combined. He also did well with both Anthony Richardson and Joe Flacco at quarterback, so the change under center shouldn't affect Pittman too much, if at all. Flacco still, somehow, has a good arm and will find a way to get the ball to Pittman. He's a WR2/Flex option this week against the Jaguars.

by Bill Riccette

· Sep 26, 2024 · 6:00 PM EDT

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Colts' struggles in the passing game have hurt the fantasy value of one Michael Pittman. He has yet to hit 40 receiving yards in a game this season. The good news is he leads the Colts with 20 targets. He does have to deal with the stingy Steelers defense this week. Couple that all together, are you're looking at a flex play at best for Pittman, not something we thought we'd say about him before the season.

by Bill Riccette

· Sep 20, 2024 · 12:51 PM EDT

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Chicago Bears

The early struggles of Anthony Richardson have affected the early fantasy output of Michael Pittman. He has been targeted 15 times but only has seven catches for 52 yards. He could see a dose of Bears CB Jaylon Johnson. Josh Downs could be back this week to take some defensive pressure off of Pittman, but until we see the Colts pick things up offensively, Pittman is a Flex option at best.

by Bill Riccette

· Sep 15, 2024 · 9:46 AM EDT

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Green Bay Packers

Michael Pittman saw the most targets from Anthony Richardson in Week 1 with eight. He caught four of them for 31 yards. Pittman remains steady in the offense. But don't be surprised if he sees plenty of Packers CB Jaire Alexander this week, though Alexander did give up a 67-yard touchdown to Eagles WR A.J. Brown in Week 1. Pittman remains a solid flex option for the week.

by Bill Riccette

· Jul 30, 2024 · 11:45 AM EDT

IND WR Michael Pittman Jr. - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Michael Pittman's numbers have held steady, if not increased throughout his NFL career. His lines have gone from 88-1082-6 to 99-925-4 to 109-1152-4 over the last three seasons. He was fifth in the league in catches and ninth in targets (156). Indy's offense should continue to provide plenty of upside and Pittman will be among the leaders as the WR1. It'll also help to have Anthony Richardson back running the offense.

Fantasy Downside

Anthony Richardson will run the ball more and Jonathan Taylor is healthy and once again the lead back. The Colts will keep the ball on the ground between those two. Richardson also has Josh Downs and Adonai Mitchell to throw to, which likely caps Pittman as a WR2 in fantasy instead of a true WR1.

2024 Bottom Line

Pittman is going to still command targets and will haul a lot of them in. Pittman had 10 games last season with at least eight catches and nine games with at least 75 receiving yards. He'll be as steady as they come, making him one of the better WR2 options in fantasy.