Michael Pittman Jr. vs Jordan Addison
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Michael Pittman Jr. this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (9.9 vs 8.9).
Michael Pittman Jr. faces IND, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jordan Addison faces NO, the 18th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Michael Pittman Jr.: a clear but modest edge of 9.3 points of value over replacement (-20.0 vs -29.3).
The draft market agrees: Michael Pittman Jr. goes first at ADP 76.6 vs 96.5 for Jordan Addison.
Health note: Jordan Addison carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Michael Pittman Jr.PIT | Jordan AddisonMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | IND | NO | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 9.9 | 8.9 | Jr. +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #7 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 158.0 | 148.7 | Jr. +9.3 pts |
| Points per game | 9.3 | 8.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -20.0 | -29.3 | Jr. +9.3 |
| Overall rank | #96 | #103 | Jr. by 7 |
| Position rank | WR39 | WR42 | |
| Market ADP | 76.6 | 96.5 | Addison +19.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Michael Pittman Jr. or Jordan Addison in Week 5?
Start Michael Pittman Jr. this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (9.9 vs 8.9).
Should I draft Michael Pittman Jr. or Jordan Addison in 2026 fantasy football?
Michael Pittman Jr.. He projects 158.0 fantasy points with -20.0 value over replacement, vs 148.7 points and -29.3 for Jordan Addison (WR, PPR).