Kyle Pitts Fantasy Football Week 16 Scouting Report

Kyle Pitts
TE
, Atlanta Falcons

Age: 24
Weight: 246 lbs
Height: 6' 6"
College: Florida

ADP: 60
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
71.6	536	3	40	0

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by Bill Riccette

· Jul 29, 2022 · 10:01 PM EDT

ATL TE Kyle Pitts - 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook

2022 Fantasy Upside
Kyle Pitts had a lot of hype going into his rookie season after being the highest-drafted tight end all-time and all he did was become just the second tight end ever, behind some guy named Mike Ditka, to post 1,000 yards as a rookie. The last time we’ve seen a rookie tight end explode onto the scene like this was Jeremy Shockey in 2002. And with only Drake London to worry about on the outside for opposing defenses, Pitts should only continue to gobble up targets (5th among tight ends in 2021). And he has to score more than one touchdown this season, right?

2022 Fantasy Downside
The question is will Marcus Mariota (or eventually Desmond Ridder) be as effective as Matt Ryan was? Other than that, it’s hard to really find any downside to Pitts. He’s not Mark Andrews or Travis Kelce? Yeah, we know, that’s stretching it.

2022 Bottom Line
Pitts is a freak, plain and simple. Atlanta used him just about everywhere on the field and that will continue in 2022. And you can argue he can be the No. 1 option in the passing game, no worse than No. 2. He’s our No. 3 tight end heading into drafts and is worth a third-round pick.

by Bill Riccette

· Dec 31, 2021 · 11:44 AM EST

ATL TE Kyle Pitts - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs Bills

Kyle Pitts is putting the finishing touches on a spectacular rookie season, closing in on 1,000 yards and almost 60 catches. His Week 5 touchdown remains his only touchdown of the season, but he's been piling on the yards. He has three straight weeks with double-digit PPR points. Even in a tough matchup against the Bills (ranked No. 4 vs TEs), Pitts still is a top-ten option. You can do so much worse than Pitts, who will again be one of the first tight ends taken in 2022 drafts.

by Bill Riccette

· Dec 24, 2021 · 10:59 AM EST

ATL TE Kyle Pitts - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs Lions

The rookie Pro Bowl selection has started heating up again just as the fantasy playoffs have rolled around. His 77 yards last week were his most since Week 7 and his yards have increased over the last four weeks. And he gets the No. 25 defense against opposing fantasy tight ends this week in Detroit. Can he finally score his second touchdown of the season? Probably a good chance.

by Bill Riccette

· Dec 17, 2021 · 10:20 AM EST

ATL TE Kyle Pitts - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs 49ers

Despite only playing 53.6% of the snaps last week, his lowest percentage all season, Kyle Pitts still saw six targets and caught five passes for 61 yards, his first game with over 50 yards since Week 10. Pitts continues to be an integral part of the offense and is still one of the better tight end options as we enter the playoffs. The 49ers have been pretty good against opposing tight ends, but there aren't too many tight ends like Pitts.

by Bill Riccette

· Dec 10, 2021 · 10:24 AM EST

ATL TE Kyle Pitts - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 vs Panthers

by Bill Riccette

· Dec 03, 2021 · 9:59 AM EST

ATL TE Kyle Pitts - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs Buccaneers

I know things have looked rough lately with Kyle Pitts, but rookie tight ends always tend to hit a wall at some point during their first season. This could be that wall for Pitts. And no Calvin Ridley means teams can focus a little more on Pitts on defense. On the bright side, Pitts' first significant game came in Week 2 against the Bucs when he had 73 yards on five catches and has at least 60 yards in two of his first three divisional games. And Tampa ranks 25th against opposing tight ends. This could be the week Pitts breaks his funk as Atlanta tries to stay in the playoff hunt.

by Bill Riccette

· Nov 26, 2021 · 11:54 AM EST

ATL TE Kyle Pitts - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 vs Jaguars

Hard to blame Kyle Pitts for his lack of yards in Week 11 as the entire offense couldn't get anything going. The fact remains Pitts is still third among all tight ends this season in receiving yards. Hopefully soon he gets back into the end zone.