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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Michael PittmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Michael Pittman's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.6 PPG with 395 yards gives a reliable baseline. Michael Pittman at 9.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Garrett Wilson higher, but do not fade Michael Pittman entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRIndianapolis Colts#33

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Michael Pittman

Head to Head

11.6 PPG9.6 PPG

7 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Michael Pittman at 44%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Michael Pittman: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Garrett Wilson and Michael Pittman is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New York Jets wide receiver put up 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 games; Michael Pittman of the Indianapolis Colts averaged 9.6 in 17. A 2.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.0 points favors Garrett Wilson, 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.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 13 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Michael Pittman (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Michael Pittman by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. 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.
•Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Michael Pittman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Michael Pittman
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	9.6
Games Played	7	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	163
Receptions	36	80
Rec/Game	5.1	4.7
Receiving Yards	395	784
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	46.1
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	59	111
Target Share/Game	8.4	6.5
Age	25	28
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

11.6 PPG for Garrett Wilson versus 9.6 for Michael Pittman in 2025. The baseline favors Garrett Wilson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Michael Pittman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Michael Pittman's 9.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Michael Pittman average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

Do Garrett Wilson and Michael Pittman share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Garrett Wilson and Michael Pittman share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Garrett Wilson or Michael Pittman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Michael Pittman by 2.0 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.