Michael Pittman · Tank Dell · 2026 week 5

Michael Pittman or Tank Dell?

Wondering who you should start this week — Michael Pittman or Tank Dell? 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 6.6 PPR points clear of Tank Dell in week 5, drawing IND — the 8th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Michael Pittman START	vs IND	7.7	8th · soft	5.3	124	Questionable
Tank Dell	@ JAX	1.1	13th	–	84	IR

WRs vs IND recently: Tyquan Thornton 8.6 pts (W2) · Xavier Hutchinson 5.5 pts (W3) · Treylon Burks 10.7 pts (W4).

WRs vs JAX recently: Jaylen Waddle 13.8 pts (W2) · Mack Hollins 8.7 pts (W3) · Tee Higgins 15.7 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Pittman projects 6.6 points higher in PPR.
Michael Pittman faces IND, 8th most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman is flagged WATCH.
Tank Dell faces JAX, 13th most generous to WRs.
Tank Dell is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Pittman carries the higher trade value — 124 against 84 (a 32% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Pittman gets the most. Momentum: Michael Pittman -791 and Tank Dell +40 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.