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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jakobi Meyers vs Michael PittmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Michael Pittman and Jakobi Meyers are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.0-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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WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

WRIndianapolis Colts#33PPG LEADER

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jakobi Meyers

Michael Pittman

Head to Head

8.6 PPG9.6 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jakobi Meyers is producing at 39% 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.

Jakobi Meyers vs Michael Pittman: The Full Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers (8.6 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. Jakobi Meyers played 16 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars; Michael Pittman suited up 17 times for the Indianapolis Colts.

A 1.0-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jakobi Meyers turned 110 targets into 835 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jakobi Meyers sits Week 7 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: Jakobi Meyers (age 29) 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 Jakobi Meyers by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jakobi Meyers's 16. 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

Jakobi Meyers vs Michael Pittman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jakobi Meyers	Michael Pittman
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.6	9.6
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	163
Receptions	75	80
Rec/Game	4.7	4.7
Receiving Yards	835	784
Rec Yds/Game	52.2	46.1
Receiving TDs	3	7
Targets	110	111
Target Share/Game	6.9	6.5
Age	29	28
Experience	6 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Michael Pittman at 9.6 PPG, 1.0 points per game above Jakobi Meyers's 8.6. 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 Jakobi Meyers or Michael Pittman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Pittman has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers and Michael Pittman average in 2025?▾

Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Jakobi Meyers and Michael Pittman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Michael Pittman (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jakobi Meyers or Michael Pittman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Pittman outscored Jakobi Meyers by 1.0 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.