Christian Watson vs Michael Pittman: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Christian Watson and Michael Pittman for your lineup, you are not alone. Christian Watson finished the 2025 season at 11.5 PPG for the Green Bay Packers (10 games), and Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 for the Pittsburgh Steelers (17 games).
That 1.9-point weekly advantage for Christian Watson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Target volume is the story here. Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025, while Christian Watson drew 55. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Christian Watson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Christian Watson is off Week 10 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.
