Kyle Pitts Sr. Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 8 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'6", 250 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 9.0
- Pos rank
- TE20
- Rostered
- 77%
Week 8 at Buccaneers, Sun Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET 9th vs. TEs, favorable
Kyle Pitts Sr. Fantasy Football
TE, Atlanta Falcons
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s 2026 Season, Week by Week
7 games played: one top-5 week, three mid-range starts and three busts. The next four matchups include three of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 5, vs BAL,15.2, TE8,Loss
- Week 6, vs CHI,23.0, TE2,Loss
- Week 7, vs SF,13.2, TE12,Win
- Up next. Week 8, at TB,9th vs TE,Favorable
- Week 9, vs CIN,6th vs TE,Favorable
- Week 10, vs KC,5th vs TE,Favorable
- Week 11,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 7. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Pitts Sr. is a streaming TE. He is TE20 at 9.0 PPR PPG, supported by 86th-percentile fantasy points per target. His best upcoming spot is the Chiefs in Week 10, while the Vikings in Week 12 is a tougher matchup.
Target share
14.0%48th percentile, about average
Yards per target
7.155th percentile, about average
Catch rate
74.1%59th percentile, about average
Fantasy points per target
2.3486th percentile, above average
Kyle Pitts Sr. 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Steelers | L 13–20 | 0.0 | TE77 |
| 2 | vs Panthers | L 3–34 | 2.5 | TE39 |
| 3 | @ Packers | W 35–14 | 1.5 | TE58 |
| 4 | @ Saints | W 45–24 | 7.7 | TE24 |
| 5 | vs Ravens | L 23–30 | 15.2 | TE8 |
| 6 | vs Bears | L 23–31 | 23.0 | TE2 |
| 7 | vs 49ers | W 29–20 | 13.2 | TE12 |
| Total | 3–4 | 63.1 | TE20 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ATL | 7 | 27 | 20 | 191 | 4 | 63.1 | 9.0 | - |
| 2025 | ATL | 17 | 118 | 88 | 928 | 5 | 210.8 | 12.4 | TE2 |
| 2024 | ATL | 17 | 74 | 47 | 602 | 4 | 131.2 | 7.7 | TE15 |
| 2023 | ATL | 17 | 90 | 53 | 667 | 3 | 137.3 | 8.1 | TE13 |
| 2022 | ATL | 10 | 59 | 28 | 356 | 2 | 75.6 | 7.6 | TE33 |
| Career | 85 | 478 | 304 | 3,770 | 19 | 794.6 | 9.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
With thin receiver depth behind Drake London, Pitts profiles as the clear second option, and a new tight-end-friendly scheme should funnel even more short, efficient looks his way. The only red flags are touchdown ceiling, where five remains a career best, and lingering trade chatter after the franchise tender. At a Round 6 to 7 cost and a TE8 consensus, the value is plain. Behind him on the depth chart: Charlie Woerner. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 8. Injury history
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2025kneePlayed through
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More on Kyle Pitts Sr and the Falcons
- Falcons depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
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- TE rest-of-season rankingsWhere every TE ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- TE strength of scheduleWhich defenses TEs face the rest of the wayOpen
- TE projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season TE projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Falcons usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty TE rankingsLong-term TE values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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Kyle Pitts Sr. Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Kyle Pitts Sr. in Week 8?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is a streaming option in 12-team leagues for Week 8 at the Buccaneers, as the TE20 in PPR points per game this season (9.0 a game). The Buccaneers rank 9th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Pitts Sr..
How many fantasy points is Kyle Pitts Sr. averaging in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is averaging 9.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 63.1 points across 7 games. His last game produced 13.2 points.
Where does Kyle Pitts Sr. rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. ranks TE20 in PPR points per game in 2026 and TE15 in total points, through 7 games. That makes him a streaming option in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Kyle Pitts Sr. worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Kyle Pitts Sr. is a matchup play in TE-premium leagues, a bench stash in 12-team leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 77% of leagues.
What is Kyle Pitts Sr.'s fantasy football role?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is the Falcons' starting TE, with Charlie Woerner behind him. He is averaging 3.9 targets a game, on 58% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Kyle Pitts Sr.'s upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s next three games are Week 8 at the Buccaneers (9th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable), Week 9 vs. the Bengals (6th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable) and Week 10 vs. the Chiefs (5th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable). Three of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Kyle Pitts Sr. been in fantasy football this season?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has finished as a top-12 TE in 3 of his 7 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 8.5 points around his 9.0-point average.
What is Kyle Pitts Sr.'s fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Kyle Pitts Sr.'s floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, TE77) and his ceiling 23.0 (Week 6, TE2). His median week has been 7.7 points. See Pitts Sr.'s full game log.
Kyle Pitts Sr. 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 38% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Receptions
- 20
- 27 Targets
- Rec yards
- 191
- 9.6 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 4
- Catch %
- 74.1%
Kyle Pitts Sr. Receiving Stats
Short-area target · Moderate volume · Above-average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards per target - 20th of 48 TEs7.120th of 48
- Fantasy points per target - 6th of 48 TEs1.606th of 48
- YAC per reception - 7th of 48 TEs6.57th of 48
- Catch rate - 18th of 48 TEs74.1%18th of 48
Usage
- Target share - 20th of 48 TEs14.1%20th of 48
- Snap share - 30th of 48 TEs58.9%30th of 48
- Air-yards share - 20th of 48 TEs10.6%20th of 48
- Red-zone targets - 11th of 48 TEs611th of 48
Style
- Average depth of target - Deeper than 28% of TEs5.035th of 48
Ranks: 2026 through Week 7 among 48 qualified TEs.
Receiving profile
Pitts Sr. scores efficiently per target and gets red-zone targets.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 3.9 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
9.3
Career PPG
85 games, 6 seasons
92%
Availability
Share of team games played
39%
Top-12 weeks
TE1 finishes
7.1
Weekly swing
Moderate week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Pitts Sr. has averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game over 85 games and 6 seasons, with two top-12 finishes (2021, 2025). The average hides two careers: 9.4 a game in his five seasons with a starter's volume, 9.0 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 9.0 per game, down 3.4 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 3.9 targets a game against 6.9. His quarterback this season has been Michael Penix Jr..
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Pitts Sr.'s rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,026Rec yards2021
- 5Rec TD2025
- 210.8Fantasy pts2025 · TE2
- 3,770Career rec yds2021–2026
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Kyle Pitts Sr. Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Kyle Pitts Sr. have in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has 63.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 7, 9.0 per game across 7 games. That total ranks TE15 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Kyle Pitts Sr. have this season?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has 191 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 7, on 20 catches and 27 targets. His high was 60 yards, in Week 6 against the Bears.
How many receptions does Kyle Pitts Sr. have this season?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has 20 receptions in 2026 through Week 7, 2.9 a game, on 27 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 5 against the Ravens.
How many targets does Kyle Pitts Sr. have this season?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has drawn 27 targets in 2026 through Week 7, 3.9 a game, and caught 74% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 6 against the Bears.
How many receiving touchdowns does Kyle Pitts Sr. have this season?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has 4 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 7.
How many receiving yards per game is Kyle Pitts Sr. averaging?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is averaging 27.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 191 yards across 7 games.
How many yards per reception is Kyle Pitts Sr. averaging?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is averaging 9.6 yards per reception in 2026, 191 yards on 20 catches.
How many games has Kyle Pitts Sr. played in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has played 7 games in the 2026 season through Week 7.
What were Kyle Pitts Sr.'s stats last season?
In 2025, Kyle Pitts Sr. caught 88 of 118 targets for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 210.8 PPR points (12.4 per game), a TE2 finish.
What are Kyle Pitts Sr.'s career NFL stats?
Across 6 seasons and 85 games, Kyle Pitts Sr. has 304 catches for 3,770 yards and 19 touchdowns, for 794.6 PPR fantasy points (9.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Kyle Pitts Sr. have in his career?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has 19 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 19 receiving, over 85 games.
How many career receiving yards does Kyle Pitts Sr. have?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has 3,770 career receiving yards over 6 seasons, on 304 catches.
Kyle Pitts Sr. Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT26th | L 13-20 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | TE77 |
Week 1 · PIT · L 13-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | CAR12th | L 3-34 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15.0 | TE39 |
Week 2 · CAR · L 3-34 · 2.5 pts
How the 2.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | GB31st | W 35-14 | 1.5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | TE58 |
Week 3 · GB · W 35-14 · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | NO7th | W 45-24 | 7.7 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 15.7 | TE24 |
Week 4 · NO · W 45-24 · 7.7 pts
How the 7.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | BAL18th | L 23-30 | 15.2 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 1 | 8.4 | TE8 |
Week 5 · BAL · L 23-30 · 15.2 pts
How the 15.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | CHI16th | L 23-31 | 23.0 | 7 | 5 | 60 | 2 | 12.0 | TE2 |
Week 6 · CHI · L 23-31 · 23.0 pts
How the 23.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | SF19th | W 29-20 | 13.2 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 4.4 | TE12 |
Week 7 · SF · W 29-20 · 13.2 pts
How the 13.2 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 7 games | 3-4 | 9.0 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 27.3 | 0.6 | 9.6 | TE31 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
3 TE1 · 1 TE2 · 3 busts
Also: Wk 3 (TE58)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
TE1 week vs. San Francisco
5/5, 22 yds, 1 TD.
Just 4.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a loss
5/7, 60 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week vs. Baltimore
5/6, 42 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Efficient in a road upset
3/3, 47 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Green Bay
1/2, 5 yds.
Just 2.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
1/3, 15 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Pittsburgh
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup - Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals
View matchup - Atlanta Falcons vs Kansas City Chiefs
View matchup - Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings
Kyle Pitts Sr. Game Log 2025
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB8th | L 20-23 | 12.9 | 8 | 7 | 59 | 0 | 8.4 | TE7 |
Week 1 · TB · L 20-23 · 12.9 pts
How the 12.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | MIN27th | W 22-6 | 7.7 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 9.3 | TE18 |
Week 2 · MIN · W 22-6 · 7.7 pts
How the 7.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CAR13th | L 0-30 | 7.9 | 6 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 9.8 | TE20 |
Week 3 · CAR · L 0-30 · 7.9 pts
How the 7.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | WAS6th | W 34-27 | 18.0 | 5 | 5 | 70 | 1 | 14.0 | TE3 |
Week 4 · WAS · W 34-27 · 18.0 pts
How the 18.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | BUF32nd | W 24-14 | 4.8 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 6.0 | TE33 |
Week 6 · BUF · W 24-14 · 4.8 pts
How the 4.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | SF9th | L 10-20 | 13.2 | 10 | 7 | 62 | 0 | 8.9 | TE12 |
Week 7 · SF · L 10-20 · 13.2 pts
How the 13.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | MIA5th | L 10-34 | 14.9 | 9 | 9 | 59 | 0 | 6.6 | TE6 |
Week 8 · MIA · L 10-34 · 14.9 pts
How the 14.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | NE11th | L 23-24 | 7.8 | 7 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | TE25 |
Week 9 · NE · L 23-24 · 7.8 pts
How the 7.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | IND3rd | L 25-31 | 5.8 | 5 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 19.0 | TE24 |
Week 10 · IND · L 25-31 · 5.8 pts
How the 5.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | CAR13th | L 27-30 | 3.4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7.0 | TE36 |
Week 11 · CAR · L 27-30 · 3.4 pts
How the 3.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | NO21st | W 24-10 | 4.5 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | TE32 |
Week 12 · NO · W 24-10 · 4.5 pts
How the 4.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | NYJ12th | L 24-27 | 15.2 | 8 | 7 | 82 | 0 | 11.7 | TE5 |
Week 13 · NYJ · L 24-27 · 15.2 pts
How the 15.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | SEA10th | L 9-37 | 15.0 | 10 | 6 | 90 | 0 | 15.0 | TE6 |
Week 14 · SEA · L 9-37 · 15.0 pts
How the 15.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | TB8th | W 29-28 | 45.6 | 12 | 11 | 166 | 3 | 15.1 | TE1 |
Week 15 · TB · W 29-28 · 45.6 pts
How the 45.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | ARI4th | W 26-19 | 18.7 | 9 | 7 | 57 | 1 | 8.1 | TE3 |
Week 16 · ARI · W 26-19 · 18.7 pts
How the 18.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | LAR19th | W 27-24 | 3.6 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.0 | TE37 |
Week 17 · LAR · W 27-24 · 3.6 pts
How the 3.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | NO21st | W 19-17 | 11.8 | 9 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 9.7 | TE8 |
Week 18 · NO · W 19-17 · 11.8 pts
How the 11.8 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 17 games | 8-9 | 12.4 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 54.6 | 0.3 | 10.5 | TE16 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
9 TE1 · 3 TE2 · 5 busts
Wk 1 TE7 · Wk 2 TE18 · Wk 3 TE20 · Wk 4 TE3 · Wk 6 TE33 · Wk 7 TE12 · Wk 8 TE6 · Wk 9 TE25 · Wk 10 TE24 · Wk 11 TE36 · Wk 12 TE32 · Wk 13 TE5 · Wk 14 TE6 · Wk 15 TE1 · Wk 16 TE3 · Wk 17 TE37 · Wk 18 TE8
Game-by-Game Breakdown
TE1 week vs. New Orleans
6/9, 58 yds.
Just 6.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by the Rams
2/3, 16 yds.
Just 5.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week at Arizona
7/9, 57 yds, 1 TD.
Just 6.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
11/12, 166 yds, 3 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week vs. Seattle
6/10, 90 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week at the Jets
7/8, 82 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by New Orleans
2/5, 25 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
2/3, 14 yds.
Just 4.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Indianapolis
2/5, 38 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by New England
4/7, 38 yds.
Just 5.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. Miami
9/9, 59 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week at San Francisco
7/10, 62 yds.
Just 6.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Buffalo
3/4, 18 yds.
Just 4.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. Washington
5/5, 70 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Carolina
4/6, 39 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at Minnesota
4/5, 37 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. Tampa Bay
7/8, 59 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
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Kyle Pitts Sr. Game Log FAQ
How did Kyle Pitts Sr. do in his last game?
Kyle Pitts Sr. scored 13.2 PPR points in Week 7 against the 49ers, a 29–20 win, a TE12 finish. He caught 5 of 5 targets for 22 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Kyle Pitts Sr. score in his last game?
Kyle Pitts Sr. scored 13.2 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 7 against the 49ers, a TE12 finish for the week. That was 4.2 above his season average of 9.0.
How many receiving yards did Kyle Pitts Sr. have in his last game?
Kyle Pitts Sr. had 22 receiving yards on 5 catches in Week 7 against the 49ers, from 5 targets.
How many touchdowns did Kyle Pitts Sr. score in his last game?
Kyle Pitts Sr. scored 1 touchdown in Week 7 against the 49ers: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Kyle Pitts Sr. have in his last game?
Kyle Pitts Sr. caught 5 of 5 targets for 22 yards in Week 7 against the 49ers.
What were Kyle Pitts Sr.'s stats in Week 6?
In Week 6 against the Bears, a 31–23 loss, Kyle Pitts Sr. caught 5 of 7 targets for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns. That was 23.0 PPR points, a TE2 finish.
What was Kyle Pitts Sr.'s best game this season?
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s best 2026 game was Week 6 against the Bears: 23.0 PPR points, a TE2 finish. He caught 5 of 7 targets for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was Kyle Pitts Sr.'s worst game this season?
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Steelers: 0.0 PPR points, a TE77 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards.
How many games has Kyle Pitts Sr. scored a touchdown in this season?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has scored a touchdown in 3 of his 7 games this season, most recently in Week 7.
Can I see Kyle Pitts Sr.'s game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Pitts Sr.'s weekly results from any season from 2021 through 2025.
Kyle Pitts Sr. Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 7 games he's TE20 at 9.0 PPR points per game, against 12.4 over 17 games last season (TE2). He's running behind last season's pace.
Through Week 7 he ranks 17th of 45 in target share (14.1%). Target share is the soft spot. Michael Penix Jr. is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Charlie Woerner next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchups are the Buccaneers in Week 8 (9th against TEs) and the Bengals in Week 9 (6th against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
The breakout finally arrived. Pitts ranked second among our tight ends in 2025, posting 88 grabs on 118 targets for 928 yards and five scores across all 17 games. His 22.7% target share and 0.217 targets per route run dwarfed the 13.7% and 0.161 marks from a year prior, and the efficiency followed: a 0.216 EPA per play, 55.9% success rate, 1.71 yards per route run, and a 0.487 WOPR that screams featured weapon. He ran a route on 95.8% of dropbacks, so the volume is locked in.
With thin receiver depth behind Drake London, Pitts profiles as the clear second option, and a new tight-end-friendly scheme should funnel even more short, efficient looks his way. The only red flags are touchdown ceiling, where five remains a career best, and lingering trade chatter after the franchise tender. At a Round 6 to 7 cost and a TE8 consensus, the value is plain.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 45 tight ends who have played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target share
- Average depth of target
- 5.0
- Drop rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 6
- YAC per reception
- 6.5
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Buccaneers in Week 8 and the Bengals in Week 9 are top-10 matchups for TEs.Wk 8 TB, 9thWk 9 CIN, 6thWk 10 KC, 5thWk 12 MIN, 32nd
Risk
- Job securityCharlie Woerner is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Vikings in Week 12 (32nd) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Kyle Pitts Sr. Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Kyle Pitts Sr.'s fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Kyle Pitts Sr. projects as a tE2 worth a bench spot for the rest of the 2026 season: a matchup play in TE-premium leagues, a bench stash in 12-team leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team leagues. His target share (14.1% target share, 17th of 45 TEs in 2026) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Kyle Pitts Sr.'s rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is the TE20 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in TE2 territory, a bench stash in 12-team leagues.
What is Kyle Pitts Sr.'s projected role going forward?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is the listed starting TE, with Charlie Woerner next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Kyle Pitts Sr. get more targets?
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s targets are trending up: 6.0 a game over his last two games against 3.9 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Kyle Pitts Sr.'s fantasy football upside?
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s upside: his ceiling this season is 23.0 PPR points (Week 6, TE2) and the Buccaneers in Week 8 and the Bengals in Week 9 are top-10 matchups for TEs.
What could hurt Kyle Pitts Sr.'s fantasy value?
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s risks: Charlie Woerner is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his target share (14.1% target share, 17th of 45 TEs in 2026) limits his scoring and the Vikings in Week 12 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Kyle Pitts Sr.'s remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 5 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Kyle Pitts Sr. Injury Update & History
Is Kyle Pitts Sr. injured?
Practice participation
Week 8 report starts Wednesday, Oct 28Pitts Sr. hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Five logged injuries in six seasons, including two knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from an MCL tear in 2022; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
56/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
MCL tear · 2022
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 2 | 7 |
| Hamstring | 2 | 1 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 8 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Knee injuries in 2022 and 2025
- Knee in 2025, played through
- 8 games in 6 seasons, 7 of them in 2022
- 5 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Kyle Pitts Sr. Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Pitts Sr. a game this season.
- 2025
Knee Played through
Was listed as questionable for the Thursday Night Football game with a knee injury but played, having a career-best performance. Appeared on the Thursday injury report as a limited participant with a knee issue. Was added to the injury report as a limited participant on Friday with a knee injury ahead of the Monday Night Football game. Was listed as in question for Week 18 with a knee injury but was not on the final injury report.
- 2025
Foot Played through
Dealt with a foot strain during OTAs. Appeared as a limited participant in practice due to a toe issue.
- 2024
Hamstring Played through
Appeared on the injury report with a hamstring issue and was listed as a limited participant. Suffered a mild hamstring injury and was limited in practice; also left the Week 9 game with a hip pointer.
- 2022
MCL Tear, surgery · Right 7 games
Suffered a torn MCL in his right knee that required surgery and ended his season.
- 2022
Hamstring 1 game
Missed Week 5's game due to a hamstring injury.
If Pitts Sr. Misses Time
Next man up: Charlie Woerner
Charlie Woerner is next on the Falcons depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Pitts Sr. misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Michael Penix Jr. would lose one of his main options.
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Kyle Pitts Sr. Injury FAQ
Is Kyle Pitts Sr. injured?
No. As of October 27, 2026, Kyle Pitts Sr. is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Kyle Pitts Sr. playing this week?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has no injury designation for Week 8 at the Buccaneers on Sunday, November 1, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Kyle Pitts Sr. missed any games this season?
No. Kyle Pitts Sr. has played in every Falcons game in 2026, 7 games so far.
What is Kyle Pitts Sr.'s injury history?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has 5 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 8 games in all: 7 for a right MCL tear in 2022 and 1 for a hamstring injury in 2022.
What was Kyle Pitts Sr.'s most recent injury?
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s most recent logged injury was a knee injury in Week 15 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Kyle Pitts Sr. have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2022 and 2025 (7 games missed) and hamstring injuries in 2022 and 2024 (1 game missed).
What was Kyle Pitts Sr.'s worst injury?
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s longest absence came from a right MCL tear in 2022, which cost him 7 games of the 8 he has missed in his career.
Latest Kyle Pitts Sr. News & Updates
Latest update
Pitts Sr. delivers TE1 week vs. San Francisco
13.2 FPTS
W 29–20 vs SFFantasy impact: Volume boost5 REC · 22 YDS · 1 TD · 5 TGT
Volume drove it: 5 targets produced a TE12 finish.
Season Timeline
Week 6Oct 18L 23–31 vs CHI
Fantasy impact: Positive. Pitts Sr. posts season high in loss vs. Chicago
23.0 FPTS · 5 REC · 60 YDS · 2 TD · 7 TGT
Volume drove the ceiling: 7 targets produced his first 20+ point game of 2026.
Finish: TE2CeilingView Game RecapWeek 5Oct 11L 23–30 vs BAL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Pitts Sr. delivers TE1 week vs. Baltimore
15.2 FPTS · 5 REC · 42 YDS · 1 TD · 6 TGT
Volume drove it: 6 targets produced a TE8 finish.
Finish: TE8SolidView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 5W 45–24 @ NO
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Pitts Sr. quiet in win at New Orleans
7.7 FPTS · 3 REC · 47 YDS · 3 TGT
3 targets, but 7.7 points left him under his average.
Finish: TE24NeutralView Game RecapWeek 3Sep 24W 35–14 @ GB
Fantasy impact: Negative. Pitts Sr. struggles at Green Bay
1.5 FPTS · 1 REC · 5 YDS · 2 TGT
The volume dried up: 2 targets, down from 4.2 in his other games.
Finish: TE58FloorView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20L 3–34 vs CAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Pitts Sr. struggles vs. Carolina
2.5 FPTS · 1 REC · 15 YDS · 3 TGT
The volume dried up: 3 targets, down from 4.0 in his other games.
Finish: TE39FloorView Game RecapWeek 1Sep 13L 13–20 @ PIT
Fantasy impact: Negative. Pitts Sr. struggles at Pittsburgh
0.0 FPTS · 0 REC · 0 YDS · 1 TGT
The volume dried up: 1 targets, down from 4.3 in his other games.
Finish: TE77FloorView Game Recap
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Falcons
Falcons Teammates News
Updates on Pitts Sr.'s quarterback and target competition.
- Drake London: Leads team with modest totals (opens in new tab)Drake London, WR. 57 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bijan Robinson: Subdued production in ugly loss (opens in new tab)Bijan Robinson, RB. 32 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Drake London: Nursing minor injury (opens in new tab)Drake London, WR. 57 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
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Kyle Pitts Sr. News FAQ
What is the latest news on Kyle Pitts Sr.?
The latest Pitts Sr. update, from October 25: Pitts Sr. delivers TE1 week vs. San Francisco. Pitts Sr. caught 5 of 5 targets for 22 yards and one touchdown in the 29–20 win vs. San Francisco. That was 16% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Kyle Pitts Sr. news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 13.2 fantasy points, a TE12 finish, 4.2 above his 9.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Kyle Pitts Sr. Bio
Kyle Pitts Sr. is a tight end for the Atlanta Falcons, where he wears No. 8. Born October 6, 2000, he attended Archbishop Wood and played college football at Florida.
The Atlanta Falcons selected Pitts in round 1, pick 4, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
In 85 regular-season games since 2021, he has caught 304 passes for 3,770 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Atlanta Falcons Current team2021–present
Selected in round 1, pick 4, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 77 of 85 games.
College: Florida
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Atlanta Falcons in round 1, pick 4.
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About Kyle Pitts Sr.: Bio FAQ
How old is Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is 26 years old. He was born on October 6, 2000. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is 6 feet 6 inches tall (6'6"), listed at 250 pounds, and plays tight end for the Atlanta Falcons.
How much does Kyle Pitts Sr. weigh?
Kyle Pitts Sr. weighs 250 pounds, his listed weight on the Atlanta Falcons roster. He is listed at 6'6".
What number does Kyle Pitts Sr. wear?
Kyle Pitts Sr. wears number 8 for the Atlanta Falcons. He plays tight end.
What position does Kyle Pitts Sr. play?
Kyle Pitts Sr. plays tight end for the Atlanta Falcons, wearing number 8. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Kyle Pitts Sr. play for?
Kyle Pitts Sr. plays for the Atlanta Falcons as a tight end. He has been with the Falcons since 2021.
Where did Kyle Pitts Sr. go to college?
Kyle Pitts Sr. played college football at Florida, after attending Archbishop Wood (PA).
Where is Kyle Pitts Sr. from?
Kyle Pitts Sr. went to high school in Pennsylvania, at Archbishop Wood, before playing college football at Florida.
When is Kyle Pitts Sr.'s birthday?
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s birthday is October 6. He was born on October 6, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Kyle Pitts Sr. been in the NFL?
2026 is Kyle Pitts Sr.'s 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021. View his career statistics.
What teams has Kyle Pitts Sr. played for?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has played for the Atlanta Falcons. View his career statistics.
What year did Kyle Pitts Sr. enter the NFL?
Kyle Pitts Sr. entered the NFL in 2021. 2026 is his 6th season.