Joshua Palmer vs Michael Pittman: The Full Breakdown
If you are choosing between Joshua Palmer and Michael Pittman for your lineup, you are not alone. Joshua Palmer finished the 2025 season at 6.8 PPG for the Los Angeles Chargers (14 games), and Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 for the Indianapolis Colts (17 games).
That 2.8-point weekly advantage for Michael Pittman 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 Joshua Palmer drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Joshua Palmer posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Joshua Palmer is off Week 5 and Michael Pittman Week 13. 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.
