Davante Adams vs Michael Pittman: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Davante Adams and Michael Pittman is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver put up 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Michael Pittman of the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 9.6 in 17. A 4.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.2 points favors Davante Adams, 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. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Davante Adams sits Week 6 while Michael Pittman is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
