Who should I start in Week 1, Brian Thomas Jr. or Michael Pittman Jr.?

Michael Pittman Jr.. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR38 (range #30–#43) and Michael Pittman Jr. at WR37 (range #28–#44). Projections: 9.9 vs 11.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Michael Pittman Jr.?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Brian Thomas Jr. WR37 (range #26–#52) vs Michael Pittman Jr. WR37 (range #27–#50). 63 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Thomas Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Michael Pittman Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #80 overall and Michael Pittman Jr. #79, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Brian Thomas Jr. or Michael Pittman Jr.?

Who to start in Week 1, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Michael Pittman Jr.
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 63 of 113 experts
Trade value: close to even

The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.

	Brian Thomas Jr.	Michael Pittman Jr.
Rest of season 63 of 113 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 50 rank Michael Pittman Jr. ahead	WR37#26–#52	WR37#27–#50
Week 1	WR38#30–#43	WR37#28–#44edge
Week 1 projection (PPR)	9.9	11.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	11 #80 overall	11 #79 overall
Rostered	90%	84%
Bye	7	9
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 1, Brian Thomas Jr. or Michael Pittman Jr.?: Michael Pittman Jr.. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR38 (range #30–#43) and Michael Pittman Jr. at WR37 (range #28–#44). Projections: 9.9 vs 11.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Michael Pittman Jr.?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Brian Thomas Jr. WR37 (range #26–#52) vs Michael Pittman Jr. WR37 (range #27–#50). 63 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Thomas Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Michael Pittman Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #80 overall and Michael Pittman Jr. #79, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.