The Indianapolis Colts will host the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. 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 Pittman Playing in Week 16?
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 Pittman in Week 16?
I thought we were onto something, I really did.
I thought the consistency of Michael Pittman had a chance to connect well with Philip Rivers’ limited skill set and that train of thought had some life early after he was on the other end of two first quarter completions (17 yards).
The problem there was two fold: Rivers only had three completions for the quarter and there really was no hope of any vertical upside.
This offense is going to be as low-octane, by design, as any in the league as we come home and Pittman, even when Daniel Jones was on a heater, doesn’t carry a ton of scoring equity (five end zone targets this season).
If you’re asking if it’s Pittman or Josh Downs as the WR1 in this offense, I think you’re asking the wrong question.
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 16
Pittman is projected to score 13.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pittman to have 6 receptions for 62 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 16 Weather Impact: 49ers at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 16 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
