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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Pittman vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Michael Pittman and Terry McLaurin are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-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#33PPG LEADER

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

WRWashington Commanders#35

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Michael Pittman

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

9.6 PPG9.5 PPG

17 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Pittman is producing at 44% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Michael Pittman vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

Michael Pittman (9.6 PPG) and Terry McLaurin (9.5 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; Terry McLaurin suited up 10 times for the Washington Commanders.

A 0.1-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.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025, while Terry McLaurin drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin 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. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Michael Pittman outscored Terry McLaurin by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. 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 Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Pittman	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	9.5
Games Played	17	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	95
Receptions	80	38
Rec/Game	4.7	3.8
Receiving Yards	784	582
Rec Yds/Game	46.1	58.2
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	111	60
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.0
Age	28	30
Experience	5 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Michael Pittman at 9.6 PPG, 0.1 points per game above Terry McLaurin's 9.5. 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 Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Pittman has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Michael Pittman and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Michael Pittman or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Pittman outscored Terry McLaurin by 0.1 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.