Michael Pittman

WR · #46

PIT · WR · Age 28

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Michael Pittman Jr.'s recent target share of 13.9% in his last four games with IND underscores his potential to maintain a high-volume role on PIT.

Role & volume

Pittman's trailing average target share of 13.9% indicates he was consistently involved in the passing game, suggesting he can handle a significant workload.

Projected role

Given his established track record and the fact that star skill players typically retain their high usage upon team changes, Pittman is expected to be a primary receiver for PIT.

Range (floor–ceiling)

With a recent PPR average of 4.9 points per game and a floor of 3.1 points in his last four games with IND, Pittman projects to offer consistent production as a starter for PIT.

Intel may be outdated · updated 6 days ago

Current statusPIT

Our read vs. the market

Beta

Fairly priced — we're in line with the marketIn line

Why

Solid usage productionStrong target shareAge 28 · veteran

Our view vs Market↑ 5 pts above market

Our view

Market

Elite target share

Our own read · beta — not a trade price.

Risk & Opportunity Analysis (4 flags)

Risk Flags

Injury Concerns
A hamstring issue cost practice time throughout the 2026 preseason and prompted a deliberate workload plan into the opener; hamstring injuries carry a tendency to linger even when a player is active.
Usage & Volume
Target share cooled over the final month of the prior season (19% down to 12%) after a 24% season-long mark, and a shrinking role trend is worth confirming does not carry over into the new offense.

Opportunity Flags

Offensive Context
Early practice/usage reports have him drawing a very high route/snap share on his side of the formation in a pass-friendly scheme, with a plausible path to a target share rivaling or exceeding the WR1 opposite him.
Contract Situation
A multi-year extension signed alongside the offseason move signals organizational commitment to his role, supporting a stable snap-share floor.

Format Comparison

Michael Pittman — Format Comparison

Format	Value	vs Best
PPR 1QBBest	2,632	—
PPR SF	1,971	-661