Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Week 17: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Giants

In Week 17 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and the Indianapolis Colts will play the New York Giants, who have the seventh-ranked passing defense in the league (200.5 yards conceded per game).

Daily fantasy players, is Pittman worth a look for his next matchup versus the Giants? Keep reading, because we can help you make the right call.

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Pittman vs. Giants Game Info

• Matchup: Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants
• Game Day: December 29, 2024
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 6.9
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 9.2
• Projected Receiving Yards: 51.55
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.30

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Pittman Fantasy Performance

• Pittman is currently the 60th-ranked fantasy player at his position (185th overall), putting up 72.7 total fantasy points (5.2 per game).
• In his last three games, Pittman has racked up 9.9 total fantasy points (3.3 per game), catching 13 balls (on 19 targets) for 119 yards and zero touchdowns.
• Pittman has compiled 261 receiving yards and zero scores on 24 catches (34 targets) in his last five games. From a fantasy perspective, he has produced 24.1 points (4.8 per game) during that period.
• The peak of Pittman's fantasy season so far was Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, when he carried zero times for zero yards on his way to 11.3 fantasy points. He also had six receptions (on nine targets) for 113 yards as a pass-catcher.
• From a fantasy perspective, Michael Pittman Jr. let down his fantasy managers against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9, when he mustered only 1.4 fantasy points (0 receptions, 0 yards). It was his worst fantasy effort of the year.

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Giants Defensive Performance

• Not a single QB has registered more than 300 yards passing in a game versus New York this season.
• A total of 11 players have thrown for at least one TD versus the Giants this season.
• New York has allowed five players to pass for two or more touchdowns in a game this year.
• The Giants have allowed at least three passing touchdowns to one opposing QB this season.
• New York's defense has not allowed a player to amass more than 100 yards receiving in a game this season.
• The Giants have allowed 16 players to catch a TD pass versus them this season.
• A total of three players have caught more than one touchdown pass versus New York this year.
• The Giants have allowed five players to pick up more than 100 yards rushing in a game this year.
• New York has given up at least one rushing TD to 14 players this season.
• A total of Two players have run for more than one TD against the Giants this season.

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