Kyle Pitts Sr. 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- 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. 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.