Michael Pittman

Michael Pittman

25-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Indianapolis Colts
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Pittman enjoyed his first 1,000-yard season in 2021, playing 17 games and catching more than twice as many passes as any Colt. The 2020 second-round pick had shown promise as a rookie, including 101 total yards in a playoff loss to Buffalo, but he wasn't at the top of many lists last spring for second-year wideout breakouts. No matter, Pittman quickly established himself as Option A in an otherwise lifeless passing game, with six or more catches in four of Indy's first five matchups. Through eight weeks, Pittman averaged 74.3 yards and 0.5 TDs on 8.1 targets per game from QB Carson Wentz, who finished 20th in YPA (6.9) and 27th in completion percentage (62.4). It eventually caught up to Pittman, who dropped to 4.8 catches for 54.2 yards and 0.2 TDs on 7.1 targets in the final nine games. The silver lining is that his target share remained steady throughout, with the dip in volume a product of Wentz averaging a mere 27.3 pass attempts in the final nine games. The Colts will still lean on Jonathan Taylor and a strong offensive line this season, but they likely won't hide new QB Matt Ryan the way they often hid Wentz. If nothing else, Ryan makes fewer mistakes, and some of his decline the last two seasons was due to the mess around him in Atlanta. The Colts are betting on a bounce back, and Pittman is a huge favorite to lead them in targets after they passed on top wideouts in free agency, instead drafting second-round pick Alec Pierce. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $8.61 million contract with the Colts in June of 2020.
Touchdown grab to close out season
WRIndianapolis Colts
January 8, 2023
Pittman secured three of five targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 32-31 loss to the Texans on Sunday. He also rushed once for no gain and recovered a fumble.
ANALYSIS
Pittman was able to finish a solid third season by recording a touchdown grab for a second consecutive game on a one-yard catch late in the first quarter to open the scoring for the Colts. Pittman finished a campaign that was marred by a revolving door of mostly pedestrian quarterback play for the Colts just one reception short of 100, but he did cross the 900-yard threshold and also tallied four touchdowns. The 2020 second-round pick is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, and given his impressive body of work over the last two seasons in particular, it remains to be seen if he and the club talk contract extension this offseason.
Read More News
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do Michael Pittman's 2022 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
65.5
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.03
 
% Team Air Yards
27.7%
 
% Team Targets
24.5%
 
Avg Depth of Target
7.4 Yds
 
Catch Rate
70.2%
 
Drop Rate
2.8%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.5
 
% Targeted On Route
22.0%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.44
 
Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2022
2021
2020
2022 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2021 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2020 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Indianapolis ColtsColts 2022 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

102092%
00%
93785%
00%
69563%
00%
21820%
00%
12712%
00%
222%
00%
20%
00%
10%
00%
Loading Weekly Snap Counts...
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Michael Pittman lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2022 Michael Pittman Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Michael Pittman's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
223 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.52 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.14 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.96 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.5 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Bench Press
13 reps
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
32.50 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Michael Pittman See More
Target Breakdown: 2022 Wide Receiver Recap and 2023 Early Fantasy Rankings
49 days ago
Jerry Donabedian hands out awards, checks in on offseason injury rehabs and looks ahead to a weak class of WR free agents
Box Score Breakdown: Snaps, Routes, Air Yards & Usage Rates from Week 18
71 days ago
James Cook got more snaps and carries than Devin Singletary even with the Bills playing their starters for the entire game Sunday.
Wide Receivers vs. Cornerbacks: Week 18 Matchups
74 days ago
Chris Olave could finish his remarkable rookie season in strong fashion against Carolina's backup corners.
Exploiting the Matchups: Week 18 Start/Sit and Streamers
75 days ago
Kenneth Walker should lead the charge for Seattle against a Rams defense that's struggled to stop the run with DT Aaron Donald sidelined the past month.
Weekly Rankings: Week 18 Value Meter
77 days ago
Christian McCaffrey has another plus matchup in Week 18 against Arizona.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
Last year's 34th overall pick, Pittman missed three games after having surgery for compartment syndrome, but then showed flashes when he was healthy, even with shot-putter Philip Rivers throwing him the ball. Pittman finished with 8.2 YPT, two catches of 40-plus yards and a 100-yard game in Week 10 against the Titans. Not included in Pittman's season totals are his stats from the wild-card loss to Buffalo, in which he put up a 10-5-90 receiving line with an 11-yard run, to boot. At 6-4, 223, Pittman is massive, and he moves well for his size - 4.52 40. (Think a slightly smaller Mike Evans.) The Colts' receiving corps is wide open, featuring a past-his-prime T.Y. Hilton, physically gifted but never healthy Parris Campbell and the steady but unspectacular Zach Pascal. It's possible none emerge as a true No. 1, but Pittman might be the best bet among the four, especially with Hilton starting the season on IR after neck surgery.
The Colts had some WR depth with T.Y. Hilton, Zach Pascal and Parris Campbell, but they took Pittman with the 34th overall pick anyway. At 6-4, 223, Pittman is massive for a wideout, and he runs a fast-for-his-size 4.52 40, specs similar to those of Tampa Bay's Mike Evans. Pittman is a good route runner and can use his size and ball skills to win jump balls over top of overmatched defensive backs. He didn't do much until his senior year, but exploded for 1,275 yards and 11 touchdowns in 13 games for USC. It's unclear whether Pittman can beat out last year's second-rounder Campbell and/or Pascal for a role opposite T.Y. Hilton, but he should get a chance whenever training camp opens this summer.
More Fantasy News
Finds end zone in lopsided loss
WRIndianapolis Colts
January 1, 2023
Pittman secured six of eight targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 38-10 loss to the Giants on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Limited to 39 yards by Chargers
WRIndianapolis Colts
December 26, 2022
Pittman recorded four receptions on seven targets for 39 yards in Monday's 20-3 loss to the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Racks up 10 catches in OT loss
WRIndianapolis Colts
December 17, 2022
Pittman caught 10 of 14 targets for 60 yards and rushed twice for 30 yards in Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Held in check on SNF
WRIndianapolis Colts
December 4, 2022
Pittman was held to 16 yards on two receptions (four targets) in Sunday's 54-19 blowout loss to the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Scores second TD of 2022
WRIndianapolis Colts
November 28, 2022
Pittman caught seven of 11 targets for 61 yards in Monday's 24-17 loss to the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.