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Michael Pittman vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 2.4-PPG advantage is real (9.6 to 7.2), and Michael Pittman's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ryan Flournoy is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#33PPG LEADER
Michael Pittman
PPG
9.6
Games
17
Rec
80
Rec Yds
784
Rec TDs
7
Targets
111
Bye
Week 13
WRDallas Cowboys#55
Ryan Flournoy
PPG
7.2
Games
13
Rec
40
Rec Yds
475
Rec TDs
4
Targets
56
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Michael Pittman
Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

9.6 PPG7.2 PPG
17 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Pittman is producing at 44% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Michael Pittman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Pittman vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Michael Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.6 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Ryan Flournoy (Dallas Cowboys) came in at 7.2 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Michael Pittman carries a 2.4-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 Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Michael Pittman has his bye in Week 13, and Ryan Flournoy rests in Week 14. 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: Michael Pittman (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Michael Pittman outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ryan Flournoy's 13. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Pittman vs Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMichael PittmanRyan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)9.67.2
Games Played1713
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16394
Receptions8040
Rec/Game4.73.1
Receiving Yards784475
Rec Yds/Game46.136.5
Receiving TDs74
Targets11156
Target Share/Game6.54.3
Age2826
Experience5 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Michael Pittman holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.6 points per game. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 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 Michael Pittman or Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Pittman has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?

Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Michael Pittman and Ryan Flournoy's bye weeks in 2026?

Michael Pittman (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Ryan Flournoy (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Michael Pittman or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Michael Pittman outscored Ryan Flournoy by 2.4 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.