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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kayshon Boutte vs Michael PittmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 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 1.9-PPG advantage is real (9.6 to 7.7), and Michael Pittman's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kayshon Boutte 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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WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRIndianapolis Colts#33PPG LEADER

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Kayshon Boutte

Michael Pittman

Head to Head

7.7 PPG9.6 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Kayshon Boutte is producing at 35% 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.

Kayshon Boutte vs Michael Pittman: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kayshon Boutte (New England Patriots) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.7 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 1.9-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 Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kayshon Boutte sits Week 11 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: Kayshon Boutte (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 Kayshon Boutte by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte'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.
•Kayshon Boutte is 4 years younger than Michael Pittman (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte vs Michael Pittman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kayshon Boutte	Michael Pittman
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	9.6
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	163
Receptions	33	80
Rec/Game	2.4	4.7
Receiving Yards	551	784
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	46.1
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	46	111
Target Share/Game	3.3	6.5
Age	24	28
Experience	2 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Michael Pittman holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.6 points per game. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 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 Kayshon Boutte or Michael Pittman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Pittman has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 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 Kayshon Boutte and Michael Pittman average in 2025?▾

Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 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 1.9 points per game.

When are Kayshon Boutte and Michael Pittman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Michael Pittman (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kayshon Boutte or Michael Pittman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Pittman outscored Kayshon Boutte by 1.9 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.