Courtland Sutton vs Michael Pittman
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Courtland Sutton- Higher projection: 174 vs 171 pts
- More points per game: 12.9 vs 11.9
- More opportunity: 86% snap share, 17 red-zone touches
Courtland Sutton and Michael Pittman are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Michael Pittman holds the edge in expert consensus (WR35 to WR39). Courtland Sutton typically comes off the board first, around pick 79 (round 7) to Michael Pittman's pick 104. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Courtland Sutton at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game) versus Michael Pittman at 171.
Last season Courtland Sutton carried the heavier workload (86% snap share, 124 touches to Michael Pittman's 111), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Courtland Sutton is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sutton | Pittman |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 174 | 171 |
| Points / game | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #86 | #78 |
| ADP | 79 | 104 |
| Positional rank | WR13 | WR18 |
| Snap share | 86% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 12 |
| Age | 30 | 28 |
| Bye week | 10 | 9 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Courtland Sutton or Michael Pittman.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Courtland Sutton or Michael Pittman in 2026?
Courtland Sutton is a clear call over Michael Pittman for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Courtland Sutton or Michael Pittman?
Courtland Sutton carries the higher 2026 projection at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game), compared with 171 for Michael Pittman.
Where are Courtland Sutton and Michael Pittman being drafted?
Courtland Sutton has an ADP around pick 79 (round 7), while Michael Pittman goes closer to pick 104 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Courtland Sutton or Michael Pittman?
Expert consensus ranks Michael Pittman (WR35) ahead of Courtland Sutton (WR39) for 2026.
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