Michael Pittman Jr. vs Quentin Johnston
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Michael Pittman Jr. this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (9.3 vs 8.2).
Michael Pittman Jr. faces TB, the 16th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Quentin Johnston faces KC, the 28th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Michael Pittman Jr. by 1.9 points of value over replacement (-20.4 vs -22.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Michael Pittman Jr. goes first at ADP 76.6 vs 91.1 for Quentin Johnston.
Health note: Quentin Johnston carries an injury flag of Questionable (Chest), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Michael Pittman Jr.PIT | Quentin JohnstonLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | TB | KC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.3 | 8.2 | Jr. +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #16 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 158.0 | 156.1 | Jr. +1.9 pts |
| Points per game | 9.3 | 9.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -20.4 | -22.3 | Jr. +1.9 |
| Overall rank | #96 | #98 | Jr. by 2 |
| Position rank | WR39 | WR40 | |
| Market ADP | 76.6 | 91.1 | Johnston +14.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Michael Pittman Jr. or Quentin Johnston in Week 6?
Start Michael Pittman Jr. this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (9.3 vs 8.2).
Should I draft Michael Pittman Jr. or Quentin Johnston in 2026 fantasy football?
Michael Pittman Jr.. He projects 158.0 fantasy points with -20.4 value over replacement, vs 156.1 points and -22.3 for Quentin Johnston (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.