Carnell Tate · Michael Pittman Jr. · 2026 week 9

Carnell Tate or Michael Pittman Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Carnell Tate or Michael Pittman Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Carnell TateCarnell Tate projects 6.9 PPR points clear of Michael Pittman Jr. in week 9, drawing JAX — the 9th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Carnell Tate START	vs JAX	13.4	9th	10.2	1,633	Out
Michael Pittman Jr.	@ CIN	6.5	12th	5.3	7	IR

WRs vs JAX recently: Darius Cooper 13.1 pts (W5) · Jaylin Noel 16.7 pts (W6) · Josh Downs 8.3 pts (W8).

WRs vs CIN recently: Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7) · Chimere Dike 13.1 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Carnell Tate projects 6.9 points higher in PPR.
Carnell Tate faces JAX, 9th most generous to WRs.
Carnell Tate is flagged OUT.
Michael Pittman Jr. faces CIN, 12th most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman Jr. is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Carnell Tate carries the higher trade value — 1,633 against 7 (a 100% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Carnell Tate gets the most. Momentum: Carnell Tate +285 and Michael Pittman Jr. -213 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.