Josh Downs · Michael Pittman · 2026 week 2

Josh Downs or Michael Pittman?

Wondering who you should start this week — Josh Downs 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 Pittman — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 0.9 points. The matchup leans Michael Pittman (CIN allow the 21st-most WR points), but you can defend either call.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Josh Downs @ KC 10.4 31st · tough 5.7 596 healthy
Michael Pittman START vs CIN 11.3 21st 8.8 950 Out

WRs vs KC recently: Pat Bryant 4.2 pts (W1).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Pittman carries the higher trade value — 950 against 596 (a 37% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Pittman gets the most. Momentum: Josh Downs -296 and Michael Pittman -32 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.