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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Pittman vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Michael Pittman's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

Quentin Johnston is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 742 yards gives a reliable baseline. Michael Pittman at 9.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Quentin Johnston higher, but do not fade Michael Pittman entirely.

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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Michael Pittman

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

9.6 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Pittman is producing at 44% of elite pace and Quentin Johnston at 51%. That ranking gap means Quentin Johnston carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Pittman vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Michael Pittman and Quentin Johnston is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts wide receiver put up 9.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Quentin Johnston of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 11.2 in 13. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.6 points favors Quentin Johnston, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025, while Quentin Johnston drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Quentin Johnston posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Michael Pittman sits Week 13 while Quentin Johnston 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. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Michael Pittman by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Michael Pittman contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Quentin Johnston scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.
•Quentin Johnston is 4 years younger than Michael Pittman (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Pittman vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Pittman	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	11.2
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	146
Receptions	80	51
Rec/Game	4.7	3.9
Receiving Yards	784	735
Rec Yds/Game	46.1	56.5
Receiving TDs	7	8
Targets	111	84
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.5
Age	28	24
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

11.2 PPG for Quentin Johnston versus 9.6 for Michael Pittman in 2025. The baseline favors Quentin Johnston, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Michael Pittman or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 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 Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Michael Pittman and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Michael Pittman or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Michael Pittman by 1.6 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.