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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Pittman vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Travis Hunter's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy play this season.

Michael Pittman is the better play on a neutral week. 9.6 PPG with 784 yards gives a reliable baseline. Travis Hunter at 7.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Michael Pittman higher, but do not fade Travis Hunter entirely.

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

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

WRJacksonville Jaguars#58

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Michael Pittman

Travis Hunter

Head to Head

9.6 PPG7.1 PPG

17 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Pittman is producing at 44% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Michael Pittman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Pittman vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Michael Pittman and Travis Hunter for your lineup, you are not alone. Michael Pittman finished the 2025 season at 9.6 PPG for the Indianapolis Colts (17 games), and Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 for the Jacksonville Jaguars (7 games).

That 2.5-point weekly advantage for Michael Pittman is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Travis Hunter 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 Travis Hunter 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. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Michael Pittman outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. 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.
•Travis Hunter is 5 years younger than Michael Pittman (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Pittman vs Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Pittman	Travis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	7.1
Games Played	17	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	50
Receptions	80	28
Rec/Game	4.7	4.0
Receiving Yards	784	298
Rec Yds/Game	46.1	42.6
Receiving TDs	7	1
Targets	111	45
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.4
Age	28	23
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Michael Pittman at 9.6 PPG, 2.5 points per game above Travis Hunter's 7.1. 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 Travis Hunter in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Pittman has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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 Travis Hunter average in 2025?▾

Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Michael Pittman and Travis Hunter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Michael Pittman or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Pittman outscored Travis Hunter by 2.5 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.