Brian Thomas · Michael Pittman · 2026 week 1
Wondering who you should start this week — Brian Thomas or Michael Pittman? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.
| Player | Wk 1 | Proj (PPR) | Matchup | Form L3 | Trade value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas | vs CLE | 10.5 | 22nd | 6.5 | 1,240 | healthy |
| Michael Pittman START | vs ATL | 10.8 | 9th | 4.6 | 938 | Questionable |
WRs vs CLE recently: Khalil Shakir 3.4 pts (W16) · Scotty Miller 2.5 pts (W17) · Ja'Marr Chase 15.6 pts (W18).
WRs vs ATL recently: Michael Wilson 11.2 pts (W16) · Puka Nacua 10.7 pts (W17) · Ronnie Bell 8.3 pts (W18).
Brian Thomas carries the higher trade value — 1,240 against 938 (a 24% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brian Thomas gets the most. Momentum: Brian Thomas -699 and Michael Pittman -176 over the last 30 days.
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