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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Pittman vs Wan'Dale RobinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Wan'Dale Robinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Michael Pittman's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Wan'Dale Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Wan'Dale Robinson and Michael Pittman are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.1-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#33

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

WRNew York Giants#23PPG LEADER

Wan'Dale Robinson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

140

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Michael Pittman

Wan'Dale Robinson

Head to Head

9.6 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Wan'Dale Robinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Pittman is producing at 44% of elite pace and Wan'Dale Robinson at 49%. That ranking gap means Wan'Dale Robinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Pittman vs Wan'Dale Robinson: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Michael Pittman finished the 2025 season at 9.6 PPG over 17 games with the Indianapolis Colts, while Wan'Dale Robinson clocked in at 10.7 across 16 appearances for the New York Giants. A 1.1-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Wan'Dale Robinson saw 140 targets in 2025, while Michael Pittman drew 111. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Wan'Dale Robinson, even in weeks where Michael Pittman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Michael Pittman is off Week 13 and Wan'Dale Robinson Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Wan'Dale Robinson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Wan'Dale Robinson outscored Michael Pittman by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Wan'Dale Robinson's 16. 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.
•Wan'Dale Robinson saw 140 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 Wan'Dale Robinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Pittman	Wan'Dale Robinson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	171
Receptions	80	92
Rec/Game	4.7	5.8
Receiving Yards	784	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	46.1	63.4
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	111	140
Target Share/Game	6.5	8.8
Age	28	25
Experience	5 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Wan'Dale Robinson at 10.7 PPG, 1.1 points per game above Michael Pittman's 9.6. 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 Wan'Dale Robinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Wan'Dale Robinson has the edge at 10.7 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 Wan'Dale Robinson average in 2025?▾

Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Wan'Dale Robinson averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Michael Pittman and Wan'Dale Robinson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Michael Pittman (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Wan'Dale Robinson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Michael Pittman or Wan'Dale Robinson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Wan'Dale Robinson outscored Michael Pittman by 1.1 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.