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Miles Kitselman Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026

Age
24
Height / weight
6'5", 251 lb
Experience
Rookie

2026 Season

PPR PPG
-
Pos rank
-
Rostered
-

Week 5 at Cardinals, Sun Oct 11, 4:25 PM ET 5th vs. TEs, favorable

Miles Kitselman's 2026 Season, Week by Week

The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.

  1. Week 2, Loss
    ,
    at BUF
    ,
    -
    ,
    Did not play
  2. Week 3, Win
    ,
    vs NYJ
    ,
    -
    ,
    Did not play
  3. Week 4, Loss
    ,
    at CAR
    ,
    -
    ,
    Did not play
  4. Up next.
    Week 5, Oct 11
    ,
    at ARI
    ,
    5th pts allowed to TEs
    ,
    Favorable
    Cardinals vs. TEs
  5. Week 6
    ,
    Bye
    ,
    No game
  6. Week 7, Oct 25
    ,
    vs GB
    ,
    20th pts allowed to TEs
    ,
    Neutral
    Packers vs. TEs
  7. Week 8, Nov 1
    ,
    vs MIN
    ,
    28th pts allowed to TEs
    ,
    Tough
    Vikings vs. TEs

Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Should You Start or Roster Miles Kitselman?

Kitselman is a developmental Detroit tight end with no NFL advanced stats and no draft capital recorded in our data, signaling an undrafted addition fighting for a roster spot. The Lions' tight-end room is among the league's most crowded, headlined by Sam LaPorta with Brock Wright, Tyler Conklin and Zach Horton layered ahead of any depth piece. That stack of established names leaves no realistic snap or target pathway for a fringe prospect in 2026.

Without any production history to evaluate, the analysis rests on role, and it points one direction. LaPorta commands the receiving work while Wright handles in-line blocking, so even injury attrition would likely promote a veteran before a project. Kitselman profiles as a practice-squad candidate rather than a fantasy contributor. There is no redraft case and barely a dynasty one; he is a deep-league name to file away, but for now he belongs on the waiver wire in every format.

Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability

Outlook

Without any production history to evaluate, the analysis rests on role, and it points one direction. LaPorta commands the receiving work while Wright handles in-line blocking, so even injury attrition would likely promote a veteran before a project. Kitselman profiles as a practice-squad candidate rather than a fantasy contributor. Full outlook

Injury status

Active, no designation

Miles Kitselman Fantasy Football FAQ

Should I start Miles Kitselman in Week 5?

Miles Kitselman plays Week 5 at the Cardinals. The Cardinals rank 5th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Kitselman.

What are Miles Kitselman's upcoming fantasy football matchups?

Miles Kitselman's next three games are Week 5 at the Cardinals (5th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable), Week 7 vs. the Packers (20th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral) and Week 8 vs. the Vikings (28th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

2026
Season starts Week 5
at Cardinals
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every game

Our 2026 Preseason Outlook

Kitselman is a developmental Detroit tight end with no NFL advanced stats and no draft capital recorded in our data, signaling an undrafted addition fighting for a roster spot. The Lions' tight-end room is among the league's most crowded, headlined by Sam LaPorta with Brock Wright, Tyler Conklin and Zach Horton layered ahead of any depth piece. That stack of established names leaves no realistic snap or target pathway for a fringe prospect in 2026.

Without any production history to evaluate, the analysis rests on role, and it points one direction. LaPorta commands the receiving work while Wright handles in-line blocking, so even injury attrition would likely promote a veteran before a project. Kitselman profiles as a practice-squad candidate rather than a fantasy contributor. There is no redraft case and barely a dynasty one; he is a deep-league name to file away, but for now he belongs on the waiver wire in every format.

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • A soft stretchThe Cardinals in Week 5 and the Dolphins in Week 9 are top-10 matchups for TEs.Wk 5 ARI, 5thWk 7 GB, 20thWk 8 MIN, 28thWk 9 MIA, 4th

Risk

  • A tough matchupThe Vikings in Week 8 (28th) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
Weighing Kitselman against another tight end on your roster?Compare them in Redraft Command

Miles Kitselman Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is Miles Kitselman's fantasy football upside?

Miles Kitselman's upside: the Cardinals in Week 5 and the Dolphins in Week 9 are top-10 matchups for TEs.

What could hurt Miles Kitselman's fantasy value?

Miles Kitselman's risks: the Vikings in Week 8 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.

How difficult is Miles Kitselman's remaining fantasy schedule?

About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.

Latest Miles Kitselman News & Updates

Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes

Season Timeline

  1. Week 4Oct 4L 26–32 @ CAR

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  2. Week 3Sep 27W 31–24 vs NYJ

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  3. Week 2Sep 17L 31–41 @ BUF

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  4. Week 1Sep 13W 31–30 vs NO

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

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Miles Kitselman Bio

Miles Kitselman is a tight end for the Detroit Lions, wearing number 84. Born on September 25, 2002, Kitselman attended Lyndon (KS) and played college football at Tennessee.

About Miles Kitselman: Bio FAQ

How old is Miles Kitselman?

Miles Kitselman is 24 years old. He was born on September 25, 2002. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.

How tall is Miles Kitselman?

Miles Kitselman is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 251 pounds, and plays tight end for the Detroit Lions.

How much does Miles Kitselman weigh?

Miles Kitselman weighs 251 pounds, his listed weight on the Detroit Lions roster. He is listed at 6'5".

What number does Miles Kitselman wear?

Miles Kitselman wears number 84 for the Detroit Lions. He plays tight end.

What position does Miles Kitselman play?

Miles Kitselman plays tight end for the Detroit Lions, wearing number 84. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.

What team does Miles Kitselman play for?

Miles Kitselman plays for the Detroit Lions as a tight end.

Where did Miles Kitselman go to college?

Miles Kitselman played college football at Tennessee, after attending Lyndon (KS).

Where is Miles Kitselman from?

Miles Kitselman went to high school in Kansas, at Lyndon, before playing college football at Tennessee.

When is Miles Kitselman's birthday?

Miles Kitselman's birthday is September 25. He was born on September 25, 2002 and is 24 years old.

How long has Miles Kitselman been in the NFL?

Miles Kitselman is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.