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Michael Pittman or Denzel Boston

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Michael Pittman

Michael Pittman

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston

WR • Cleveland Browns CLE
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Pittman over Boston

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Michael Pittman

Plummeting Draft Cost Unlocks Major Value in Pittsburgh's Retooled Passing Attack

Now suiting up for the Steelers, Michael Pittman steps in as a starting perimeter receiver opposite DK Metcalf, catching passes from Aaron Rodgers. While Metcalf commands downfield attention, Pittman brings proven intermediate volume to move the chains.

Draft sentiment has cooled noticeably over the summer. After hovering near pick 94 throughout July and August, his ADP slipped into the 130s following camp leg injuries. However, that drop creates a significant buying window in PPR formats. We project Pittman for 81 receptions, 800 yards, and six touchdowns, easily outpacing his depressed draft price.

Early hesitation surrounding his questionable hamstring tag explains his modest 24% start rate. Still, his 96% roster mark proves fantasy managers know his worth. Once healthy, he offers dependable WR3 production with steady target volume.

Updated 21 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Pittman

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Denzel Boston

Ascending Starting Role Offers High-Upside Value at Sinking Draft Cost

Denzel Boston has quickly climbed Cleveland's depth chart, earning first-team reps at outside receiver opposite Jerry Jeudy. Drawing rave camp reviews for his physical frame, the second-round rookie has secured a starting perimeter role in a revamped wide receiver corps alongside rookie slot option KC Concepcion.

Our projections expect a steady debut campaign, forecasting Boston for 53 receptions on 78 targets for 625 yards and three touchdowns, totaling 126.0 fantasy points. While Cleveland sorts out quarterback play between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, Boston's boundary skill set gives him a direct path to consistent volume.

Market sentiment has shifted unexpectedly, with Boston's ADP tumbling from around pick 155 in mid-August to 209 in 1.0 PPR formats, while his roster rate sits at 36%. This late-summer slide makes him an enticing draft-day steal who can comfortably outperform his bargain price as his target share grows.

Updated 21 hrs ago

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Michael Pittman
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Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Michael Pittman
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2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Michael Pittman
OWN
96%
-2.95 compared to last week
START
25%
-2.87 compared to last week
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
36%
-5.23 compared to last week
START
 
2%
-1.17 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Michael Pittman
45th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
57th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Michael Pittman

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 46th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 28th with 131.10 total points (7.28 avg).
  • Currently 178.2 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hamstring (Since Aug 31, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.3.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 13th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 10 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 13th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 811 and 9.54 YPC and is currently ranked 28th among WR.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 8 and is currently ranked 12th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 92nd among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +17, Rec Yards: +31 Rec TDs: +5,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 81, REC YDS: 800, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Denzel Boston

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:

    • Season Outlook

Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Michael Pittman

HAMSTRING - Since Aug 31, 2026

Week 1
Injury Denzel Boston

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Michael Pittman

Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers VS Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.59367.1223165714.61
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 12th with 119.00 total points (7.00 avg).
  • Currently 108 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 23 (1.35 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 2225 (130.88 per game).
  • Ranked 17th in pass defense with 4016 (236.24 per game).
  • Top 2 in sacks with 57 (3.35 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 16 (0.94 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 20 in points against with 23.59 per game and currently ranked 19th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +6.65, Turnovers: +5 Sacks: +23, INTs: +4, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: -2.47,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 51, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Matchups Denzel Boston

Week 1
Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.17319.8932223343.03
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 147.00 total points (8.17 avg).
  • Currently 80 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 8.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 338.71 per game and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 31 (1.82 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 1510 (88.82 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 4248 (249.88 per game).
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 22 (1.29 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 19.76 per game and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 4 (0.24 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -60.29, Turnovers: +22 Sacks: -3, INTs: +14, TDs: +3, Points Allowed: -3.89,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 27, INT: 13, TDS: 5, PA/G: 21, YDS/G: 322.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Michael Pittman
17.12
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Denzel Boston
12.68
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Michael Pittman
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2008 DEN 8 0 10 112 11.2 0 76 321 4.2 4
2020 IND 14 71 45 593 13.2 1 4 37 9.3 0
2021 IND 16 129 88 1082 12.3 6 5 44 8.8 0
2022 IND 16 141 99 925 9.3 4 3 30 10 0
2023 IND 16 156 109 1152 10.6 4 0 0 0 0
2024 IND 16 111 69 808 11.7 3 0 0 0 0
2025 IND 16 119 85 811 9.5 8 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 72 536 383 3650 9.5 36 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 129 88 924 10.5 5 0 0 0 0
Totals 105 727 505 5483 10.9 26 88 432 4.9 4
Career Denzel Boston
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
ON PACE NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN 0 NAN
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
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ARI @LAC
ATL @PIT
BAL @IND
BUF @HOU
CAR vs CHI
CIN vs TB
CLE @JAC
DAL @NYG
DEN @KC
DET vs NO
GB @MIN
LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
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ATH @SEA 10:10 EDT EST
ATL @PHI 06:40 EDT EST
BAL vs BOS 07:05 EDT EST
CHC @MIA 07:10 EDT EST
CHW vs MIN 07:40 EDT EST
CIN vs MIL 06:10 EDT EST
CLE vs DET 02:10 EDT EST
COL vs STL 08:40 EDT EST
KC vs TOR 08:10 EDT EST
LAA @PIT 06:45 EDT EST
LAD vs WAS 10:10 EDT EST
NYM vs SF 07:10 EDT EST
NYY @SD 09:40 EDT EST
TB @TEX 08:05 EDT EST
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