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All Footballguys insights about Michael Pittman
PositiveValueJul 26, 2026
Pittman was acquired by the Steelers to address their clear need at the No. 2 wide receiver spot. He posted a pair of 1,000-yard seasons over his six years with the Colts and is one of ten receivers to record at least 60 receptions in each of the past five seasons, with 357 receptions over the last four seasons ranking sixth in the NFL. The Steelers' last wide receiver with 60 receptions in a season was George Pickens in 2023. The Steelers' wideouts were among the league's least productive units in 2025, combining for 136 receptions (ranking 31st), 1,716 receiving yards (29th), and 76 first downs (30th). Pittman is likely to be a reliable fantasy WR3 as Aaron Rodgers' most dependable, chain-moving target in Pittsburgh. He has finished no worse than a fantasy WR3 in his five NFL seasons and is being drafted as WR41, well behind his Footballguys projection of a WR26 finish.PositiveValueJul 26, 2026
Pittman was acquired by the Steelers from the Colts and is positioned as the No. 2 wide receiver. He posted a pair of 1,000-yard seasons over his six years with Indianapolis and is one of ten receivers to record at least 60 receptions in each of the past five seasons, with 357 receptions over the last four seasons ranking sixth in the NFL. Last year he had 80 catches for 784 yards and seven touchdowns (WR26 numbers in PPR). The Steelers' wideouts were among the league's least productive units in 2025 (136 receptions ranking 31st, 1,716 receiving yards 29th, 76 first downs 30th). Footballguy Jason Wood argues that Pittman is likely to be a reliable fantasy WR3 as Aaron Rodgers' most dependable, chain-moving target in Pittsburgh. Pittman has finished no worse than a fantasy WR3 in his five NFL seasons and is being drafted as WR41, well behind his Footballguys projection of a WR26 finish.NegativeDepth ChartJul 21, 2026
Pittman was traded to the Steelers after commanding at least 111 targets in all four of Alec Pierce's active seasons with the Colts, averaging 130 targets per year. His departure creates significant volume opportunity for Pierce in Indianapolis.PositiveProjectionJul 14, 2026
Jason Wood ranks Michael Pittman Jr. as WR27 versus consensus WR41 (ADP 44.0), an upgrade of 17 spots. This is one of Wood's largest positive deviations from consensus, suggesting the market is significantly undervaluing Pittman's opportunity.PositiveValueJul 6, 2026
Pittman's ADP is outside the top-40 at his position despite the Steelers trading for and extending him. While Pittsburgh was 22nd in passing in 2025 and DK Metcalf remains in the Steel City, Aaron Rodgers at this point in his career is about getting rid of the ball quickly with shorter throws—more aligned with Pittman's skill-set than Metcalf's. Even in his 'down' 2025 year, Pittman was a top-25 PPR receiver who scored more fantasy points than Metcalf. The source states 'Remember who told you when it happens again.'PositiveValueJul 3, 2026
Pittman is coming off the board outside the Top 40 at the position in the eighth or ninth round of 12-team drafts, representing compelling mid-draft value. The source argues the disrespect has gone too far given his role in the new Steelers offense. He is positioned as Aaron Rodgers' most dependable, chain-moving target in Pittsburgh, with the organization signaling commitment by trading for him and signing him to a two-year, $35 million extension with $24 million guaranteed. Pittman has been a reliable fantasy WR3 throughout his career and is projected to maintain that floor given his role as Rodgers' primary target and the offensive system optimization under Mike McCarthy, whose teams rank 12th in pass attempts on average—signaling increased volume for Steelers receivers.