Josh Downs 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
Michael Pittman- Experts agree: consensus rank 78 vs 84
- More points per game: 11.9 vs 8.5
- More opportunity: 85% snap share, 12 red-zone touches
Josh Downs carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Josh Downs and Michael Pittman are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Michael Pittman holds the edge in expert consensus (WR35 to WR37). Michael Pittman typically comes off the board first, around pick 104 (round 9) to Josh Downs's pick 114. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Josh Downs at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Michael Pittman at 171.
Last season Michael Pittman carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 111 touches to Josh Downs's 90), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Josh Downs is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Michael Pittman is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Josh Downs carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Downs | Pittman |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 171 |
| Points / game | 8.5 | 11.9 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #84 | #78 |
| ADP | 114 | 104 |
| Positional rank | WR44 | WR18 |
| Snap share | 58% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 12 |
| Age | 25 | 28 |
| Bye week | 13 | 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: Josh Downs or Michael Pittman.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Josh Downs or Michael Pittman in 2026?
Michael Pittman is a clear call over Josh Downs for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Josh Downs carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Josh Downs or Michael Pittman?
Josh Downs carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 171 for Michael Pittman.
Where are Josh Downs and Michael Pittman being drafted?
Michael Pittman has an ADP around pick 104 (round 9), while Josh Downs goes closer to pick 114 (round 10).
Who is ranked higher, Josh Downs or Michael Pittman?
Expert consensus ranks Michael Pittman (WR35) ahead of Josh Downs (WR37) for 2026.
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