CeeDee Lamb vs Michael Pittman: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between CeeDee Lamb and Michael Pittman is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver put up 11.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Michael Pittman of the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 9.6 in 17. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.1 points favors CeeDee Lamb, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. CeeDee Lamb turned 117 targets into 1077 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Michael Pittman converted 111 looks into 784 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: CeeDee Lamb is off Week 7 and Michael Pittman Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
