Head to head · WR · 2026

Michael Pittman Jr. vs Mike Evans

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.

The model's pick
Michael Pittman Jr.

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Michael Pittman Jr. by 1.8 points of value over replacement (-19.5 vs -21.2) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.

The room sees it the other way — drafters take Mike Evans first (ADP 50.8 vs 71.6). If the model is right, Michael Pittman Jr. is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.

Michael Pittman Jr. Mike Evans
Team PIT SFO
Overall rank #101 #104
Position rank WR39 WR40
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 153.3 151.5
Value over replacement (VBD) -19.5 -21.2
Market ADP 71.6 50.8

Should I draft Michael Pittman Jr. or Mike Evans in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman Jr.. He projects 153.3 fantasy points with -19.5 value over replacement, vs 151.5 points and -21.2 for Mike Evans (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.