Michael Pittman Jr.

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.

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.