Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts sits at 22 catches, 197 yards in 8 games
The gist
Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has 22 catches for 197 yards and 4 touchdowns through eight games.
His fantasy value has slipped since Michael Penix took over at quarterback.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026Pitts caught 2-of-5 targets for six yards in the Falcons' 16–0 Week 8 loss to the Buccaneers, a game in which Michael Penix was intercepted four times.
- Nov 3, 2026CBS Sports' Week 9 tight end preview reported Pitts averages 10.5 PPR fantasy points per game since Penix took over at quarterback, ranking 13th in receptions and 18th in yards at the position in that stretch, and was not a top-12 tight end for Week 9 as of Tuesday afternoon.
- Nov 5, 2026Pitts' dynasty trade value was listed at 4162, a dynasty rank of #12 among tight ends and #107 overall, appearing in 44% of trades; he ranked #19 in total PPR points at the position.
Key terms
- tight end
- An offensive position in American and Canadian football combining blocking and receiving roles, lined up tight to the offensive line.
Source: Wikipedia