Fantasy Player Profile
vs. NO: #6 vs opposing TE - 9.17 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @LA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Non-factor in loss
Pitts caught two of five targets for eight yards during Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Pitts came into the contest listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury, but the rookie first-round pick ultimately was able to suit up. However, the tight end produced his worst performance of the season. He finished the 2021 campaign with 68 catches for 1,026 yards, but he only scored one touchdown. Pitts was as advertised during his first season in the NFL and was one of the lone bright spots on the Falcons' sporadic offense, but he likely will have to improve as a red-zone threat in…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 10 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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Ready for season finale
Pitts (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Analysis: Pitts was questionable for Sunday's contest and will take the field for Atlanta in the season finale. The 21-year-old has 17 receptions for 309 yards over his past four games, though he continues to search for his first touchdown since Week 5.
Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially questionable
Pitts is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, after Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Friday that he'd wait until Saturday to determine the tight end's availability, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pitts thus enters the weekend uncertain for Atlanta's season finale, but with reason to believe another update will be available long before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. If the standout rookie doesn't play, Hayden Hurst and Parker Hesse will see most of the targets at tight end, with wideouts Russell Gage, Tajae Sharpe and Olamide Zaccheaus also candidates for more target volume.
Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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Likely game-time decision
Coach Arthur Smith suggested Friday that the Falcons may wait until Saturday to decide if Pitts (hamstring) can play in Sunday's game against New Orleans, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In other words, Pitts likely will be listed as questionable and may need to be treated as a game-time decision heading into the weekend, though it sounds like his status will be determined Saturday rather than Sunday morning/afternoon. The Falcons and Saints kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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Officially limited Thursday
Pitts (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Four days removed from not playing the second half of the Falcons' Week 17 loss at Buffalo, Pitts made his first appearance on the field since sustaining a hamstring injury. During a media session Thursday he relayed that he feels "good" and believes he'll be able to play Sunday against the Saints, per Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal Pitts' odds to suit up this weekend, when he'll need 59 yards to break Mike Ditka's rookie record of 1,076 receiving…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 6 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Back on practice field
Pitts (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: A hamstring issue limited Pitts to a season-low 52 percent share of offensive snaps this past Sunday at Buffalo, but a 61-yard catch helped him pass the 60-yard threshold for the ninth time in 16 games in his first pro campaign. As a result, he now holds the Falcons receiving record for a rookie with 1,018 yards, but it remains to be seen if he'll get to build on that total Week 18 against the Saints. At the very least, Pitts is back on the practice field Thursday after sitting out one day…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 6 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Pitts (hamstring) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Pitts managed only about one half of action this past Sunday in Buffalo before sitting out the rest of the contest with a hamstring injury. He still managed two reception (on four targets) for 69 yards, with the bulk of his production coming on a 61-yard catch-and-run late in the second quarter. If Pitts doesn't do enough in practice this week to make an appearance Sunday versus the Saints, he'll finish the campaign with a Falcons rookie record 1,018 receiving yards across 16 appearances.
Published: Wed, Jan 5 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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Picks up hamstring injury Sunday
Pitts sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday's 29-15 loss at Buffalo, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Pitts sustained the injury midway through the contest but attempted to stay on the field at the start of the second half. He was unable to do so, but before departing the tight end's 69 yards helped him become the Falcon with the most receiving yards for a rookie in franchise history (he has 1,018 in 16 games). Afterward, coach Arthur Smith wouldn't comment on Pitts' health, merely telling Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site that the team realized he was unable to continue. Pitts'…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Eclipses century mark in win
Pitts secured all six targets for 102 yards in the Falcons' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Pitts comfortably paced the Falcons in receptions and receiving yards while also boasting the team lead in targets. The rookie tight end's 100-yard effort was his first since Week 7 versus Miami and third overall of his first NFL season, and it extended a streak of Pitts upping his yardage total over that of the prior contest to four games. The 21-year-old's catch total also was his highest since that aforementioned contest against the Dolphins, affording him plenty of momentum going into a…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 77 yards in defeat
Pitts caught four of seven targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Pitts broke free for a 49-yard catch and run in the second half, but he was held in check for the rest of the contest. Veteran wideout Russell Gage was featured as Atlanta's top receiving option, finishing ahead of the talented rookie in targets and yards for the fourth straight week. Pitts has had a solid first year in the NFL so far, tallying 48 receptions for 847 yards through 14 games, but a lack of touchdowns (one) has suppressed his fantasy production. Pitts' fantasy managers are hoping…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Co-leads team in receptions
Pitts brought in five of six targets for 61 yards in the Falcons' 29-21 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Pitts shared the team lead in receptions with Mike Davis in another relatively quiet day for the Falcons' passing game. The rookie tight end's catch total was his best since Week 7, while his yardage tally was his highest since Week 9, making it a very solid fantasy day by his standards during the second half of the campaign. Pitts' next opportunity to up his numbers comes in a Week 15 road trip to San Francisco.
Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Four catches in loss
Pitts brought in four of seven targets for 48 yards in the Falcons' 30-17 loss to the Buccanneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Pitts was a distant second to Russell Gage in receptions, receiving yards and targets in another modest performance. The athletic tight end hasn't topped 50 receiving yards since Week 10, a disappointment given the Falcons continue to operate without Calvin Ridley (personal) in the air attack. The rookie's next opportunity to snap out of his funk comes in Week 14 versus the Panthers on the road.
Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in Jacksonville
Pitts caught two of six targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: A trip close to his old stomping grounds at the University of Florida didn't help the rookie tight end break out of his slump, as Pitts was limited to fewer than 30 yards for the second consecutive game after topping that mark in eight of his first nine. While Cordarrelle Patterson and the running game led Atlanta to victory in this one, the Falcons' passing attack continues to struggle, and Pitts' pedestrian play of late hasn't helped. The rookie third-overall pick will look to get back on…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to three grabs in loss
Pitts secured three of four targets for 29 yards in the Falcons' 25-0 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.
Analysis: Pitts checked in tied for second in receptions and as the sole runner-up in receiving yards for the Falcons on the night, but neither tally was anything that would qualify as a useful figure from a fantasy perspective. The rookie tight end had even more attention heaped upon him than usual with both Calvin Ridley (personal) and Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) out, and it helped lead to his second-lowest yardage total of the season. Pitts has yet to top four catches in any of his last four games,…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 18 at 8:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team with 60 yards
Pitts caught four of seven targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 43-3 blowout loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Pitts was the lone bright spot for the Falcons in a game where the offense could barely move the ball through the air (131 total passing yards and three interceptions). The fourth overall pick from this year's draft has contributed 40 receptions, 606 yards and one touchdown through nine contests. Pitts' lack of touchdowns might be the only criticism that could be made of his fantasy game so far, especially given his large frame (6-foot-6, 245 pounds). He does have 17 red-zone looks so far this…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Underwhelming performance in loss
Pitts caught three of seven targets for 62 yards during Sunday's 27-25 win over the Saints.
Analysis: Pitts was targeted deep down the left sideline on the first play of the game, but the rookie tight end couldn't haul in the big play, which has been a microcosm of his last two weeks. With Calvin Ridley still out due to personal reasons, the 2021 first-round pick is garnering plenty of looks from Matt Ryan, but his last two outings have left fantasy managers wanting more after he appeared on the brink of stardom with back-to-back 100-yard performances. Pitts likely will continue to be a major…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet outing in loss
Pitts caught two of his six targets for 13 yards during the Falcons' 19-13 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: After back-to-back 100-yard performances, Pitts was humbled in this Week 8 defeat. Calvin Ridley was out for the second time in three games due to a personal issue, so Pitts operated as Atlanta's top receiving option and was doubled for the majority of the contest. Matt Ryan tried to force the ball to the 6-foot-6 tight end on multiple occasions, but the rookie first-round pick failed to make a highlight play. Pitts remain a must-start moving forward, but he'll need a bounce-back performance…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops himself in Week 7 win
Pitts brought in seven of eight targets for 163 yards in the Falcons' 30-28 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Two weeks after lighting up the Jets for a 9-119-1 line in London, Pitts comfortably exceeded that yardage mark Sunday to quickly establish a new career high. The rookie dominated the Dolphins physically all afternoon long, with his big day a product of consistent chunk gains as opposed to being boosted by one splash play. Given his production in the last two contests and his clear grasp of head coach Arthur Smith's offense, Pitts is naturally a must-start option against the reeling Panthers in…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks out against Jets
Pitts recorded nine receptions on 10 targets for 119 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's win over the Jets.
Analysis: Pitts saw big volume for the second consecutive game, though this time he managed to also deliver plenty of production. He torched the Jets' secondary for big gains of 39, 22, 18 and 16 yards to account for the majority of his production. Pitts also managed the first touchdown of his career, which came from two yards away late in the opening quarter. It was by far Pitts' best performance of his rookie campaign and it came in the absence of Calvin Ridley (personal), but the duo should have…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 10:02am by Rotowire.com
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Does little with big volume
Pitts caught four of nine targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 34-30 loss to Washington.
Analysis: The nine targets were a season high for the rookie tight end but Pitts didn't do a whole lot with them, as his longest grab went for only 15 yards. He does have multiple catches in all four games to begin his NFL career, but Pitts will head into a Week 5 clash with the Jets in London still searching for his first big performance.
Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Only two catches
Pitts made just two catches on three targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Pitts showed his big-play ability with a long reception of 25 yards, but the rookie tight end was otherwise not involved much in the passing game. In fact, backup tight end Lee Smith actually scored one of Atlanta's receiving touchdowns, hauling in a one-yarder in the fourth quarter. Through his first three games as a pro, Pitts is yet to find the end zone, but as seen in last week's five-catch, 73-yard performance, the Florida product's upside is something that should keep fantasy owners…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Shows improvement in Week 2
Pitts secured five of six targets for 73 yards in the Falcons' 48-25 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: The fourth overall pick slogged through his NFL debut against the Eagles a week ago, but Pitts looked much more the part Sunday in a tough defensive matchup. Pitts notched a team-high 24-yard reception on his way to pacing the Falcons in receiving yardage, and he also flashed improved efficiency after bringing in only half his eight targets in Week 1. Pitts will look to continue his ascent against a vulnerable Giants defense in a Week 3 road battle.
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Fizzles in regular-season debut
Pitts brought in four of eight targets for 31 yards in the Falcons' 32-6 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Analysis: Pitts' highly anticipated regular-season debut was a disappointing microcosm of the Falcons' afternoon, even as the rookie tight end tied for second on the team in receptions and also was the runner-up in receiving yardage, despite his modest total. His longest reception went for 18 yards, meaning he netted a measly 13 on his three other grabs. Pitts did draw even with Calvin Ridley for the team lead in targets, however, offering a glimmer of optimism for disheartened fantasy managers who…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Flashes athleticism on lone catch
Pitts caught his lone target for 27 yards in Sunday's 19-10 preseason loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Pitts was one of the few key position players the Falcons opted to finally play in the team's final preseason tilt. The fourth overall pick from this year's draft put his tremendous athleticism on display when he took a short pass and barreled down the field through a couple defenders for 27 yards. Pitts is a rare and exciting talent who could be primed for a huge rookie campaign on a team that just lost one of its top playmakers in Julio Jones this past offseason. The rookie will make his…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 29 at 9:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't play Saturday
Pitts is among Atlanta's key skill players who have yet to see preseason action, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Schultz suggests that players such as Pitts, QB Matt Ryan, WR Calvin Ridley and RB Mike Davis could see work on a drive or two in the team's preseason finale against the Browns next weekend, but that's not a lock to occur. In any case, given that the Falcons took Pitts, fourth overall, in the 2021 NFL Draft, it's clear that the team has big plans for the talented tight end this season. Though rookies at his position tend to be eased into fantasy relevance, Pitts has the skills and likely the…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 22 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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Sits out preseason opener
Pitts dressed for the team's preseason opener against the Titans on Friday but did not play, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Coach Arthur Smith said after the game, "Kyle is right on schedule, and if we felt like he was behind we probably would have put him out there." Though it's disappointing to miss the chance to see Pitts on the field, everything seems to be in order for him to be a big contributor to the Falcons' offense as soon as the regular season begins. After the team selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 draft, Pitts should have the chance to establish himself as the team's second-most…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 13 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Inks four-year deal
Pitts has signed a four-year deal with the Falcons worth $32.9 million, including $21.2 million guaranteed and a fifth-year team option, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Pitts, who the Falcons took fourth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, is poised to see a key role in the team's passing offense from the get-go this coming season. With Julio Jones no longer in the mix, the 6-foot-6, 246-pounder should be one of QB Matt Ryan's main targets along with Calvin Ridley, now Atlanta's clear-cut No. 1 wideout. It's a context that puts the rookie tight end firmly on the fantasy radar and makes him an upside play to target once the top-tier options at his position (Travis…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 29 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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More targets available sans Jones
Pitts should work as Atlanta's No. 2 pass catcher from the get-go now that the team has traded Julio Jones to the Titans, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: There was some concern about Pitts' target volume when he was selected fourth overall in the 2021 draft to join an offense that was expected to feature two of the league's top receivers in Jones and Calvin Ridley. But Jones' departure should help Pitts immediately carve out a role as the top complement to Ridley. The highly skilled tight end figures to be among the top receiving threats at his position right away. Pitts often was split out wide near the goal line to catch fade routes in the end…read more
Published: Sun, Jun 6 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
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