Michael Pittman
WR · Pittsburgh Steelers
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 2:03 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
0.0 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 2:25 AM ET
WR101 among 159 available WR projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Michael Pittman has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Cleveland Browns. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 0.0 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Targets per game averaged 4.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 4, 3, 1. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
CLE
Cleveland Browns
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
4.0n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
2.3n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
29.7n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 4, 3, 1 / 4.0 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 4, 3, 1 / 2.3 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 4, 3, 1 / 29.7 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Highsmith | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Ben Skowronek | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Brandin Echols | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Cameron Heyward | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Darnell Washington | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Doneiko Slaughter | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Jalen Ramsey | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Wrist | Observation time is not available. |
| T.J. Watt | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman Jr. | Offense | WR | 5 | Tue, Oct 27, 2:01 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
5.3
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
4.5
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
6.5
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 4 | CLE | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 / 3 | CIN | 3.6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 / 1 | ATL | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 / 18 | HOU | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 / 17 | JAX | 3.6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 / 16 | SF | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 / 15 | SEA | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 / 14 | JAX | 16.9 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 12 | 9 | 0 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
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