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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Pittman vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Michael Pittman's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tyreek Hill and Michael Pittman are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-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#33

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Michael Pittman

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

9.6 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Pittman is producing at 44% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Pittman vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Michael Pittman (9.6 PPG) and Tyreek Hill (10.8 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; Tyreek Hill suited up 4 times for the Miami Dolphins.

A 1.2-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 Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill is off Week 6. 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Michael Pittman by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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.
•Michael Pittman is 4 years younger than Tyreek Hill (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Pittman vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Pittman	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	10.8
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	43
Receptions	80	21
Rec/Game	4.7	5.3
Receiving Yards	784	265
Rec Yds/Game	46.1	66.3
Receiving TDs	7	1
Targets	111	29
Target Share/Game	6.5	7.3
Age	28	32
Experience	5 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Tyreek Hill versus 9.6 for Michael Pittman in 2025. The baseline favors Tyreek Hill, 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Michael Pittman's 9.6 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Michael Pittman and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Michael Pittman (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Michael Pittman or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Michael Pittman by 1.2 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.