Courtland Sutton vs Michael Pittman Jr.
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: 5.5 vs 5.3
- More opportunity: 78% snap share, 6 red-zone touches
Courtland Sutton and Michael Pittman Jr. are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Michael Pittman Jr. 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 Jr.'s pick 106. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Courtland Sutton at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game) versus Michael Pittman Jr. at 171.
Last season Courtland Sutton carried the heavier workload (78% snap share, 33 touches to Michael Pittman Jr.'s 12), 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 | Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 174 | 171 |
| Points / game | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Games played | 7 | 3 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #86 | #78 |
| ADP | 79 | 106 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR65 | WR99 |
| Snap share | 78% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 0 |
| Age | 31 | 29 |
| Bye week | 10 | 9 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
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Frequently asked
Should I draft Courtland Sutton or Michael Pittman Jr. in 2026?
Courtland Sutton is a clear call over Michael Pittman Jr. for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Courtland Sutton or Michael Pittman Jr.?
Courtland Sutton carries the higher 2026 projection at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game), compared with 171 for Michael Pittman Jr..
Where are Courtland Sutton and Michael Pittman Jr. being drafted?
Courtland Sutton has an ADP around pick 79 (round 7), while Michael Pittman Jr. goes closer to pick 106 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Courtland Sutton or Michael Pittman Jr.?
Expert consensus ranks Michael Pittman Jr. (WR35) ahead of Courtland Sutton (WR39) for 2026.
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