TE Kyle Pitts, ATL (1 Viewer)

[menobrown]

Not involved, but Pitts was traded straight up for Kelce in one of my dynasty leagues today. Both contenders, but the team getting Pitts has no real backup at TE so punting points this year for long-term upside.

I think the Kelce owner made a pretty big mistake. At some point, people need to start lowering their long-term expectations for this guy. Maybe he will end up in a better spot after his rookie contract up, but any expectations for him while still in Atlanta need to be tempered.

He turned 22 two days ago and already has a 1,000 yard season. Kelce is 33. It's dynasty, not redraft.

 

[The General]

Pickup replacement Hayden Hurst just outscored Pitts whole season in 3 quarters.

Never again will I draft a TE with a high pick unless it's a Kelce or Antonio Gates type.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Pickup replacement Hayden Hurst just outscored Pitts whole season in 3 quarters.

Never again will I draft a TE with a high pick unless it's a Kelce or Antonio Gates type.

I mean....this guy was supposed to be that. And he is. His coaches are just clowns.

"Generational talent". Don't know how a college player gets more hyped than that.

 

[The General]

Pickup replacement Hayden Hurst just outscored Pitts whole season in 3 quarters.

Never again will I draft a TE with a high pick unless it's a Kelce or Antonio Gates type.

I mean....this guy was supposed to be that. And he is. His coaches are just clowns.

"Generational talent". Don't know how a college player gets more hyped than that.

Whatever the problem is I felt like I should have known better. Mariotta sucks, team sucks. Got sucked in thinking they's be down every game and that last year he was unlucky with TDs.

 

[EBF]

Pickup replacement Hayden Hurst just outscored Pitts whole season in 3 quarters.

Never again will I draft a TE with a high pick unless it's a Kelce or Antonio Gates type.

I mean....this guy was supposed to be that. And he is. His coaches are just clowns.

"Generational talent". Don't know how a college player gets more hyped than that.

Yeah, I would not bail on Pitts. Look at the RB leaderboard. Saquon is way up there. CEH, Fournette, Sanders, Jacobs, and Mixon are doing well. These are all guys who had at least moderate valleys in their careers where people were itching to bail. It's easy to forget that careers aren't always a straight line. Sometimes you get that Payton, Boldin, Fitzgerald, or Gonzalez who just produces from day one and never stops.

That's rare though. For a lot of guys there are droughts and down years within their careers where you need to hold despite the temptation and frustration. Not to say you should never consider selling high, but if you believe in the talent then often the best course is just to strap in and hang on tight. Redraft is another story, but in dynasty I don't see reason to move Pitts much. Same guy he was 3 months ago, which is a 6'6" TE with WR mobility.

 

[jvdesigns2002]

No Pitts, no Patterson and guess what—Falcons were in a one possession game until the very end against a solid Bucs team. They were a controversial roughing the passer call away from possibly tying the game. The fact that the Falcons are being ultra competitive with him doing next to nothing or being out is not promising for redraft. I said it before—he will have a big game at some point this season—but the reality is that when it happens he’ll be sitting on fantasy benches.

 

[zamboni]

No Pitts, no Patterson and guess what—Falcons were in a one possession game until the very end against a solid Bucs team. They were a controversial roughing the passer call away from possibly tying the game. The fact that the Falcons are being ultra competitive with him doing next to nothing or being out is not promising for redraft. I said it before—he will have a big game at some point this season—but the reality is that when it happens he’ll be sitting on fantasy benches.

And next week they draw the Niners, so expect another low-scoring, grind it out affair.

 

[Capella]

No Pitts, no Patterson and guess what—Falcons were in a one possession game until the very end against a solid Bucs team.

They had 89 yards and 0 points in the first half. Didn’t score until the 4th quarter. Don’t pretend like they played well. That offense is miserable.

 

[zamboni]

No Pitts, no Patterson and guess what—Falcons were in a one possession game until the very end against a solid Bucs team.

They had 89 yards and 0 points in the first half. Didn’t score until the 4th quarter. Don’t pretend like they played well. That offense is miserable.

No question, but FedEx Jr. is unlikely to change things as long as they are either winning or staying close in games.

 

[jvdesigns2002]

No Pitts, no Patterson and guess what—Falcons were in a one possession game until the very end against a solid Bucs team.

They had 89 yards and 0 points in the first half. Didn’t score until the 4th quarter. Don’t pretend like they played well. That offense is miserable.

I never said they played well or that they had a stout offense. I only made the point that the team that most picked to be the worst in football has been competitive in every game this season with little to no production from Pitts. Thats the only point that I made. I dont need a counterpoint claiming something that I’ve clearly conceded several times. Their offense is anemic- but so far its been working for them and because of it- there probably isnt much motivation for them to change much

 

[Capella]

No Pitts, no Patterson and guess what—Falcons were in a one possession game until the very end against a solid Bucs team.

They had 89 yards and 0 points in the first half. Didn’t score until the 4th quarter. Don’t pretend like they played well. That offense is miserable.

No question, but FedEx Jr. is unlikely to change things as long as they are either winning or staying close in games.

Seems insane to me but you may be right.

 

[jvdesigns2002]

No Pitts, no Patterson and guess what—Falcons were in a one possession game until the very end against a solid Bucs team. They were a controversial roughing the passer call away from possibly tying the game. The fact that the Falcons are being ultra competitive with him doing next to nothing or being out is not promising for redraft. I said it before—he will have a big game at some point this season—but the reality is that when it happens he’ll be sitting on fantasy benches.

And next week they draw the Niners, so expect another low-scoring, grind it out affair.

Agreed. In reality- as a pitts owner in redraft- I am praying for a game where the Falcons get blown out to force them to install some offensive aggression into their gameplan. Unfortunately that hasn’t happened yet

 

[Faust]

Kyle Pitts (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday.​

We can assume the Falcons are easing him in with a limited session to open the week. Pitts missed Week 5 with the hamstring issue. Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Pitts was more sore than usual after his Week 4 matchup with the Browns, so they decided to play it safe and sit him for a game. The team didn't get much going through the air in his absence, totaling 147 yards while scoring 15 points versus Tampa Bay. Pitts was underwhelming when healthy, so it will be hard to trust him if he plays. Given the dreadful state of the tight end position, he should be treated as a low-end TE1.
SOURCE: James Palmer on Twitter
Oct 12, 2022, 1:15 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Kyle Pitts (hamstring) is questionable for Week 6 against the 49ers.​

Pitts was limited in practice this week following his Week 5 absence against the Bucs. In four games this season, Pitts' route participation rate sits at a depressing 69 percent. He's averaging just 5.5 targets per game after seeing 6.6 in 2021. Nothing suggests Pitts has elite upside in a Falcons offense predicated on the run. Head coach Arthur Smith is determined to use Pitts not as a pass catcher and centerpiece of the offense, but as a decoy and on occasional pass blocker. Pitts will be a high-end TE2 in Week 6 against a Niners defense allowing the third fewest tight end receptions this year.
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SOURCE: Mike Rothstein on Twitter
Oct 14, 2022, 1:02 PM ET

 

[FairWarning]

between the hammy, the passing offense, and the opponent- unplayable this week.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

 

[Capella]

between the hammy, the passing offense, and the opponent- unplayable this week.

Yea, absolutely not

 

[Banger]

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

so you're telling me there's a chance?

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5 points for him would be welcomed by most Pitts owners at this point.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Even if healthy, i'm sticking with Everett for a week or two until or if Atlanta figure out a way to get this dude involved.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

so you're telling me there's a chance?

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5 points for him would be welcomed by most Pitts owners at this point.

That has to split up amongst all rostered TEs, that's the total the Niners allow to the position, they are Top 3-5 in that category, enter at your own peril

 

[montana_grizzly_bears]

Traded Pitts with Stafford for Cousins and Jakobi Meyers. Going to run with Everett at TE for now.

 

[FairWarning]

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

Do you think that Mariotta can exploit that though? I expected more from him this year, and their passing game isn’t much better than the Bears.

 

[TwinTurbo]

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

Challenge accepted!

 

[ghostguy123]

Traded Pitts with Stafford for Cousins and Jakobi Meyers. Going to run with Everett at TE for now.

Ummmmm

 

[TwinTurbo]

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

so you're telling me there's a chance?

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5 points for him would be welcomed by most Pitts owners at this point.

That has to split up amongst all rostered TEs, that's the total the Niners allow to the position, they are Top 3-5 in that category, enter at your own peril

The 49ers have faced the formidable TE gauntlet of Kyle Donatello Kmet, Uncle Will Dissly, Albert O, Zero TD Higbee, and the Panthers mascot. If anything they have given up too many points to the position.

 

[JohnnyU]

Rule him out already so I can move on

 

[montana_grizzly_bears]

Traded Pitts with Stafford for Cousins and Jakobi Meyers. Going to run with Everett at TE for now.

Ummmmm

Why the Ummm. Feel like I get the better end of the deal. (guess it should say Pitts and Stafford)

 

[Ministry of Pain]

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

Do you think that Mariotta can exploit that though? I expected more from him this year, and their passing game isn’t much better than the Bears.

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

Challenge accepted!

When I say the bottom what I really mean is they don't allow any points at that position, maybe that means they rank high in your book.

It's low and no tight ends have had success against them.

 

[FairWarning]

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

Do you think that Mariotta can exploit that though? I expected more from him this year, and their passing game isn’t much better than the Bears.

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

Challenge accepted!

When I say the bottom what I really mean is they don't allow any points at that position, maybe that means they rank high in your book.

It's low and no tight ends have had success against them.

Ok thanks, I meant what you said.

 

[Krilons Resa]

Someone in my 14 team league ust straight up dropped his ***.

 

[finfansteve]

Someone in my 14 team league ust straight up dropped his ***.

Scoop him quick

 

[travdogg]

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

Do you think that Mariotta can exploit that though? I expected more from him this year, and their passing game isn’t much better than the Bears.

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

Challenge accepted!

When I say the bottom what I really mean is they don't allow any points at that position, maybe that means they rank high in your book.

It's low and no tight ends have had success against them.

To be fair, SF hasn't faced much in the way of TE's.

Wk1= Kmet in a monsoon
Wk2= Dissly/Fant, in high winds
Wk3= Denver's TEBC
Wk4= Higbee, who had some success with 10-73.
Wk5= Carolina's TEBC

Its possible SF is good against TEs, but facing this slate, it'd be a huge red flag if they weren't among the best against TEs so far. The only good one put up 17 PPR points on them. Not saying Pitts will have a good game against them, but Pitts concern is usage, not matchup, in my opinion.

 

[Faust]

Kyle Pitts (hamstring) is active for Week 6 against the Falcons.​

Pitts was expected to play, so it's possible that his role is fairly similar to where it's been to start the season. The issue, of course, is that Pitts has inexplicably not been in a full-time role for much of the season. Pitts is a low-floor tight end play, but offers enough ceiling at a weak position to be in fantasy lineups.
Oct 16, 2022, 11:42 AM ET

 

[kyoun1e]

SF D has given up zippo to TEs so far this season.

Pitts coming off a hamstring injury. Could be limited. Could re-aggravate.

ATL sure as heck wants to run the ball. Could be a decoy and/or be blocking.

Pitts has been a dud.

So logically, this is the week he goes off on everyone's bench.

 

[TwinTurbo]

SF D has given up zippo to TEs so far this season.

Pitts coming off a hamstring injury. Could be limited. Could re-aggravate.

ATL sure as heck wants to run the ball. Could be a decoy and/or be blocking.

Pitts has been a dud.

So logically, this is the week he goes off on everyone's bench.

I'm starting him. It really depends on how much play action the Falcons run today. Hopefully not much. That would result in more routes run and some big plays.

 

[JohnnyU]

SF D has given up zippo to TEs so far this season.

Pitts coming off a hamstring injury. Could be limited. Could re-aggravate.

ATL sure as heck wants to run the ball. Could be a decoy and/or be blocking.

Pitts has been a dud.

So logically, this is the week he goes off on everyone's bench.

I'm starting him. It really depends on how much play action the Falcons run today. Hopefully not much. That would result in more routes run and some big plays.

Benching him for Hurst in two leagues

 

[The General]

They are Throwing TDs to backup TEs

 

[Down Under]

TD MyCole Pruitt, TE

 

[BeTheMatch]

Finally benched Pitts this week after trading for Njoku. I hate this stupid game.

 

[Down Under]

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!

 

[The Frankman]

Kyle Pitts caught 3-of-3 targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' Week 6 win over the 49ers.​

Pitts' overall production wasn't all that impressive, but given that Marcus Mariota only attempted 14 passes, it wasn't a bad day. The Falcons never trailed in the game, allowing them to play their signature brand of run-heavy, grind-it-out football. Pitts was at least healthy enough to get in the end zone, for the first time this season, and for his only other score outside of his 2021 London game grab. Pitts isn't the exciting TE1 he was drafted to be, but he should be in lineups when the Falcons take on the Bengals in Week 7.
- NBCSportsEDGE

 

[jvdesigns2002]

3 catches on 3 targets for 19 yards and the Falcons beat a pretty solid 49ers team. Thankfully he got a td—but unfortunately for Pitts redraft owners—the Falcons are once again competitive when he’s not doing a whole lot. No reason to think the Falcons are going to unleash him with these kinds of results.

 

[Banger]

San Fran is near the bottom of FF points allowed to the Tight End, something under 5 per game, it's a terrible place to try and look for soft points or any points really.

You were dead on but he luckily grabbed a TD. I played Pitts because I couldn’t drop a real player to grab the 19th best TE and hope to get 8 pts.

I’m still not doing backflips over 10 points but it’s better than 3!

 

[fruity pebbles]

Was offered him in a dynasty for Mark Andrews. Tough choice.

 

[foxco]

Was offered him in a dynasty for Mark Andrews. Tough choice.

If I felt I wasn't gonna win this season I'd take that deal.

 

[zamboni]

Was offered him in a dynasty for Mark Andrews. Tough choice.

If I felt I wasn't gonna win this season I'd take that deal.

Not sure I would. Andrews may be older than Pitts but still hardly ancient having just turned 27 - and barring some strange turn of events, tied to Lamar for years to come.

 

[The Gator]

Was offered him in a dynasty for Mark Andrews. Tough choice.

If I felt I wasn't gonna win this season I'd take that deal.

Not sure I would. Andrews may be older than Pitts but still hardly ancient having just turned 27 - and barring some strange turn of events, tied to Lamar for years to come.

Agreed. Imagine trading away Kelce when he was 27.

 

[efactor]

Was offered him in a dynasty for Mark Andrews. Tough choice.

Keep Andrews. Still young and actually produces

 

[ghostguy123]

Was offered him in a dynasty for Mark Andrews. Tough choice.

Not tough at all. Andrews easily.
I'd only go Pitts is I was three years from competing, and even then I prefer Andrews cause I would get more in return for him than pitts

 

[Faust]

Explaining Kyle Pitts' receiving production and his path to being a complete tight end