The Indianapolis Colts (4-1) will host the Arizona Cardinals (2-3) in Week 6. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Michael Pittman Jr..
Is Michael Pittman Jr. Playing in Week 6?
Pittman is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Colts’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Michael Pittman Jr. in Week 6?
We are still 2+ weeks from Halloween and, despite some injuries, Michael Pittman Jr. already has tied the second-best touchdown season of his career.
He battled through a hamstring injury for the majority of last week, but he didn’t miss a step come game time. He scored for a third consecutive game, this one coming on a back-of-the-endzone, uncover-and-make-yourself-available situation with Daniel Jones on the move.
Everything he’s doing looks sustainable to me. Obviously, touchdown luck has been on his side, but from aDOT to target share to route tree, everything is in line with what we’ve come to expect from Pittman through his five completed seasons.
He’s been no worse than a WR2 in four of five games, and I’m not sure the Cardinals are the team to end this run of strong production (18+ PPR points allowed to the opposing WR1 in three of the past four weeks).
Jones is spreading the ball around, and that introduces some risk, but the target share has been consistent, and that has him ranked as a strong WR2 for me this week. That said, if you’re encouraged by the defense of the Jags, there’s a strong case to be made to move on from Pittman sooner than later (Weeks 11-18 schedule: bye, two games against the Texans, two against the Jaguars, Chiefs, Seahawks, and 49ers).
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Pittman’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Pittman is projected to score 15.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pittman to have 7 receptions for 71 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Pittman could also add 1 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 6 Weather Impact: Cardinals at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 6 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
