Michael Pittman Jr. Faces Receiving Yards Prop in Pittsburgh

The former Colts wide receiver looks to eclipse his 774.5-yard prop in his first season with the Steelers.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:21pm

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Michael Pittman Jr. was traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. Now with a new team and potentially a new quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, Pittman faces a receiving yards prop of 774.5 yards for the 2026 NFL season. Bettors will be watching to see if the 6'4" receiver can build on his career-best 1,152-yard season in 2023 and surpass the oddsmakers' expectations.

Why it matters

Pittman's move to the Steelers is a significant shift in his career, as he leaves the Colts' passing attack for a new offense in Pittsburgh. His production and ability to eclipse the receiving yards prop will be closely watched, as it could indicate how well he fits into the Steelers' system and his chemistry with the team's quarterback.

The details

In his first six NFL seasons, all with the Colts, Pittman has steadily improved his production, culminating in a 1,152-yard campaign in 2023. He's missed just a few games due to injury over the past three seasons, showing durability. The key question is how he'll adapt to the Steelers' offense, especially if the 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers decides to retire before the 2026 season.

  • Pittman was traded to the Steelers earlier this month.
  • The 2026 NFL season will be Pittman's first with the Steelers.

The players

Michael Pittman Jr.

A 6'4" wide receiver who was traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. He's coming off a career-best 1,152-yard season in 2023.

Aaron Rodgers

The 42-year-old quarterback who is currently on the Steelers' depth chart. He has a Lombardi Trophy and four regular-season MVP awards, and previously played for new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy in Green Bay.

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What’s next

Bettors will be watching to see if Pittman can build chemistry with the Steelers' quarterback, whether that's Rodgers or someone else, and if he can eclipse the 774.5-yard receiving prop in his first season in Pittsburgh.

The takeaway

Pittman's move to the Steelers presents an intriguing opportunity for the talented wide receiver to showcase his skills in a new offense. His ability to surpass the receiving yards prop will be a key indicator of how well he adapts to his new team and quarterback.