Mack Hollins · Michael Pittman Jr. · 2026 week 9

Mack Hollins or Michael Pittman Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Mack Hollins 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 Michael Pittman Jr. — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 1 point. The matchup leans Michael Pittman Jr. (CIN allow the 12th-most WR points), but you can defend either call.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Mack Hollins	@ DET	5.5	7th · soft	8.9	–	IR
Michael Pittman Jr. START	@ CIN	6.5	12th	5.3	12	IR

WRs vs DET recently: Kendrick Bourne 7 pts (W5) · Christian Watson 5.7 pts (W7) · Justin Jefferson 9.3 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

Michael Pittman Jr. projects 1 point higher in PPR.
Mack Hollins faces DET, 7th most generous to WRs.
Mack Hollins 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?

Michael Pittman Jr. carries the higher trade value — 12 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Pittman Jr. gets the most.

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.