Michael Pittman · Ted Hurst · 2026 week 6

Michael Pittman or Ted Hurst?

Wondering who you should start this week — Michael Pittman or Ted Hurst? 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 3.3 PPR points clear of Ted Hurst in week 6, drawing CIN — the 21st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 6	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Michael Pittman START	@ CIN	7.8	21st	5.3	–	IR
Ted Hurst	vs PIT	4.5	27th · tough	6.7	–	healthy

WRs vs CIN recently: Roman Wilson 12 pts (W3) · Brian Thomas 7.7 pts (W4) · Kevin Coleman 9 pts (W5).

WRs vs PIT recently: Ja'Marr Chase 15.8 pts (W3) · Denzel Boston 8.9 pts (W4) · Josh Downs 4.7 pts (W5).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Pittman projects 3.3 points higher in PPR.
Michael Pittman faces CIN, 21st most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman is flagged OUT.
Ted Hurst faces PIT, 27th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.