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Jordan Addison vs Michael PittmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Jordan Addison's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy play this season.

Michael Pittman has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (9.6 to 8.1), and Michael Pittman's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jordan Addison is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRMinnesota Vikings#49
Jordan Addison
PPG
8.1
Games
14
Rec
42
Rec Yds
610
Rec TDs
3
Targets
79
Bye
Week 6
WRIndianapolis Colts#33PPG LEADER
Michael Pittman
PPG
9.6
Games
17
Rec
80
Rec Yds
784
Rec TDs
7
Targets
111
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jordan Addison
Michael Pittman

Head to Head

8.1 PPG9.6 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jordan Addison is producing at 37% 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.

Jordan Addison vs Michael Pittman: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jordan Addison (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.1 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Michael Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) came in at 9.6 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Michael Pittman carries a 1.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025, while Jordan Addison drew 79. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Jordan Addison posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Jordan Addison has his bye in Week 6, and Michael Pittman rests in Week 13. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Jordan Addison (age 24) 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?

  • Michael Pittman outscored Jordan Addison by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Addison's 14. 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.
  • Jordan Addison is 4 years younger than Michael Pittman (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Addison vs Michael Pittman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJordan AddisonMichael Pittman
PPG (Half-PPR)8.19.6
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)113163
Receptions4280
Rec/Game3.04.7
Receiving Yards610784
Rec Yds/Game43.646.1
Receiving TDs37
Targets79111
Target Share/Game5.66.5
Age2428
Experience2 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Michael Pittman holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.6 points per game. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Addison or Michael Pittman in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Pittman has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Jordan Addison's 8.1 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 Jordan Addison and Michael Pittman average in 2025?

Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Jordan Addison and Michael Pittman's bye weeks in 2026?

Jordan Addison (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Michael Pittman (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Addison or Michael Pittman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Michael Pittman outscored Jordan Addison by 1.5 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.