Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Football Outlook (2026)

By Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Wed, Aug 5th 2026, 3:26pm EDT

Michael Pittman Jr. quietly remained productive in 2025 despite losing ground to Alec Pierce in the Colts offense and dealing with declining efficiency. Now in Pittsburgh, Pittman projects as a reliable possession receiver who could quickly become Aaron Rodgers' preferred underneath target. His fantasy ceiling may be limited compared to DK Metcalf's splash-play upside, but Pittman's volume and red-zone involvement should keep him firmly in the WR3 mix in a pass-happier offense led by HC MIke McCarthy. If the Steelers lean heavily on quick-game concepts, Pittman could easily lead the team in receptions/targets.