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Michael Pittman vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 2.7-PPG advantage is real (9.6 to 6.9), and Michael Pittman's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Lockett 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
WRSeattle Seahawks#99
Tyler Lockett
PPG
6.9
Games
15
Rec
48
Rec Yds
548
Rec TDs
2
Targets
72
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Michael Pittman
Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

9.6 PPG6.9 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Pittman is producing at 44% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Michael Pittman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Pittman vs Tyler Lockett: 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. Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 6.9 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Michael Pittman carries a 2.7-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 Tyler Lockett drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Tyler Lockett 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 Tyler Lockett rests in Week 10. 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. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Michael Pittman outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Lockett's 15. 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 Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMichael PittmanTyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)9.66.9
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)163104
Receptions8048
Rec/Game4.73.2
Receiving Yards784548
Rec Yds/Game46.136.5
Receiving TDs72
Targets11172
Target Share/Game6.54.8
Age28-
Experience5 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Michael Pittman holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.6 points per game. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Pittman has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?

Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Michael Pittman and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?

Michael Pittman (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Michael Pittman or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Michael Pittman outscored Tyler Lockett by 2.7 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.