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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Pittman vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Michael Pittman's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Parker Washington and Michael Pittman are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-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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WRIndianapolis Colts#33

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Michael Pittman

Parker Washington

Head to Head

9.6 PPG10.4 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Pittman is producing at 44% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Pittman vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Michael Pittman (9.6 PPG) and Parker Washington (10.4 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. Michael Pittman played 17 games for the Indianapolis Colts; Parker Washington suited up 15 times for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 0.8-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. Michael Pittman turned 111 targets into 784 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Parker Washington converted 95 looks into 847 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Michael Pittman sits Week 13 while Parker Washington is off Week 7. 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: Michael Pittman (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Michael Pittman by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. 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.
•Parker Washington is 4 years younger than Michael Pittman (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Pittman vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Pittman	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	10.4
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	156
Receptions	80	58
Rec/Game	4.7	3.9
Receiving Yards	784	847
Rec Yds/Game	46.1	56.5
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	111	95
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.3
Age	28	24
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Parker Washington at 10.4 PPG, 0.8 points per game above Michael Pittman's 9.6. 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 Michael Pittman or Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Michael Pittman and Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Michael Pittman and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Michael Pittman or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Parker Washington outscored Michael Pittman by 0.8 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.