Carnell Tate · Michael Pittman · 2026 week 2

Carnell Tate or Michael Pittman?

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

Start Michael PittmanMichael Pittman projects 2.8 PPR points clear of Carnell Tate in week 2, drawing CIN — the 21st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Carnell Tate vs PHI 8.5 9th 7.8 1,062 healthy
Michael Pittman START vs CIN 11.3 21st 8.8 918 Out

WRs vs PHI recently: Antonio Williams 12.4 pts (W1).

WRs vs CIN recently: Emeka Egbuka 6.3 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Carnell Tate carries the higher trade value — 1,062 against 918 (a 14% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Carnell Tate gets the most. Momentum: Carnell Tate -878 and Michael Pittman -50 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.