Jakobi MeyersorMichael Pittman?
Week 3 start/sit decision, wide receiver versus wide receiver.
Our call
Start Michael Pittman
This one is close: Michael Pittman projects 0.3 half-PPR points ahead of Jakobi Meyers, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Michael Pittman, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The New England Patriots have allowed 6% fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 18% fewer fantasy points to WRs than average.
| Stat | Jakobi MeyersWR, JAX, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Michael PittmanWR, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| PPR projection | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Standard projection | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Rank this week | WR41 | WR38 |
| Matchup | vs NE | vs CIN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Last season per game | 8.6 | 9.6 |
| Snap share, last game | 90% | 88% |
| Trade value | — | 3 |