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Michael Pittman Jr. 2026 Fantasy Football Outlook: Fair To Expect Another Underwhelming Season Despite Team Change
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. had 80 receptions on 111 targets for 784 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025. It was a new career high in touchdowns for Pittman, but it was his lowest yardage total since his rookie season in 2020. A prominent piece in the Colts' surprisingly dynamic offense during the first half of the season, Pittman's production fell off a cliff after his only 100-yard performance of the season in Week 9. From Week 10 on, Pittman averaged 27.9 receiving yards and 3.54 PPR points per game. Now playing opposite DK Metcalf in Pittsburgh, Pittman is no longer the default WR1 on his team, and his streak of five consecutive 100-target seasons may be at its end. On the bright side, Pittman's quarterback situation is the best it's ever been, as future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers is returning for another year with the Steelers. Even if their complementary playstyles benefit Pittman's volume, his inconsistent returns in favorable conditions over the years make it hard to believe that 2026 will be much different. Pittman is RotoBaller's WR42 in its current rankings.
