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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Pittman vs Tre TuckerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Tre Tucker's 7.8 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. Tre Tucker at 7.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Michael Pittman higher, but do not fade Tre Tucker entirely.

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

WRLas Vegas Raiders#50

Tre Tucker

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

696

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Michael Pittman

Tre Tucker

Head to Head

9.6 PPG7.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Tre Tucker: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Pittman is producing at 44% of elite pace and Tre Tucker at 35%. That ranking gap means Michael Pittman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Pittman vs Tre Tucker: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Michael Pittman and Tre Tucker is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts wide receiver put up 9.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tre Tucker of the Las Vegas Raiders averaged 7.8 in 17. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Michael Pittman, 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Michael Pittman turned 111 targets into 784 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Tre Tucker converted 92 looks into 696 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Both share a Week 13 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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. Tre Tucker (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Michael Pittman outscored Tre Tucker by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Pittman vs Tre Tucker: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Pittman	Tre Tucker
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	7.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	133
Receptions	80	57
Rec/Game	4.7	3.4
Receiving Yards	784	696
Rec Yds/Game	46.1	40.9
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	111	92
Target Share/Game	6.5	5.4
Age	28	25
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

9.6 PPG for Michael Pittman versus 7.8 for Tre Tucker in 2025. The baseline favors Michael Pittman, 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 Tre Tucker in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Pittman has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Tre Tucker's 7.8 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 Tre Tucker average in 2025?▾

Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tre Tucker averaged 7.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

Do Michael Pittman and Tre Tucker share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Michael Pittman and Tre Tucker share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Michael Pittman or Tre Tucker a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Pittman outscored Tre Tucker by 1.8 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.