The Indianapolis Colts will face the New England Patriots in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR Michael Pittman.
Is Michael Pittman Playing in Week 13?
Pittman (back) fully practiced all week and was off the final injury report of the week.
We’ll continue to monitor the Colts’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Michael Pittman in Week 13?
With Josh Downs (shoulder) very much on the iffy side of questionable and Michael Pittman Jr. entering this game with 15 targets (54 routes) in the two games since Anthony Richardson stepped back into the starting lineup, it is very possible that this veteran receiver is set to make a late-season run that rewards you for your loyalty on him during this bumpy season.
When dealing with a sporadic quarterback, I want two boxes checked, and they aren’t too complicated: I want easy button targets and I want the team to script out looks. This season, when Richardson is under center, Downs and Pittman have accounted for 65% of his first-quarter completions and 66% of his slot targets.
I’m not saying Pittman absorbs all of Downs’ looks, but he’s certainly the favorite to see an uptick in usage. The Patriots are one of three defenses yet to intercept a pass thrown to the slot this season, giving Richardson the green light to pepper that part of the field.
There’s always a level of risk to consider, and that keeps Pittman as more of a Flex than a WR2 this week for me, but I think you’re playing him in most spots. I have him ranked ahead of big names like Garrett Wilson and DeAndre Hopkins.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 13 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Michael Pittman’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
As of 8 AM ET on Sunday morning, Pittman is projected to score 12.6 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 5.2 receptions for 57.1 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Michael Pittman’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship WR PPR Rankings
1) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at PHI)
3) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
4) Khalil Shakir | BUF (at KC)
5) Xavier Worthy | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Hollywood Brown | KC (vs. BUF)
7) DeAndre Hopkins | KC (vs. BUF)
8) Keon Coleman | BUF (at KC)
9) Dyami Brown | WAS (at PHI)
10) Mack Hollins | BUF (at KC)
11) Amari Cooper | BUF (at KC)
12) Curtis Samuel | BUF (at KC)
13) Olamide Zaccheaus | WAS (at PHI)
14) JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC (vs. BUF)
15) Jahan Dotson | PHI (vs. WAS)
16) Jamison Crowder | WAS (at PHI)
17) Luke McCaffrey | WAS (at PHI)
18) Justin Watson | KC (vs. BUF)
19) Johnny Wilson | PHI (vs. WAS)
20) Parris Campbell | PHI (vs. WAS)
21) Nikko Remigio | KC (vs. BUF)
22) Ainias Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
