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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Michael PittmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Michael Pittman and Cedric Tillman are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRIndianapolis Colts#33PPG LEADER

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Michael Pittman

Head to Head

8.2 PPG9.6 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Michael Pittman at 44%. That ranking gap means Michael Pittman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Michael Pittman: The Full Breakdown

Cedric Tillman (8.2 PPG) and Michael Pittman (9.6 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Cedric Tillman played 14 games for the Cleveland Browns; Michael Pittman suited up 17 times for the Indianapolis Colts.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025, while Cedric Tillman drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Cedric Tillman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cedric Tillman sits Week 10 while Michael Pittman is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Michael Pittman (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Michael Pittman outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Michael Pittman contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Michael Pittman scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cedric Tillman vs Michael Pittman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Michael Pittman
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	9.6
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	163
Receptions	50	80
Rec/Game	3.6	4.7
Receiving Yards	612	784
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	46.1
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	78	111
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.5
Age	-	28
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Michael Pittman at 9.6 PPG, 1.4 points per game above Cedric Tillman's 8.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cedric Tillman or Michael Pittman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Pittman has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Cedric Tillman and Michael Pittman average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Michael Pittman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Michael Pittman (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Michael Pittman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Pittman outscored Cedric Tillman by 1.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.