Kyle Pitts Fantasy Outlook Faces Big Test in Week 2
The Atlanta Falcons opened their season with a tough 23–20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and while the score stung, one of the brighter storylines was the play of tight end Kyle Pitts. For years now, Pitts has carried the label of untapped potential. Drafted as the highest-selected tight end in league history, he has shown flashes of elite ability but hasn’t consistently delivered the breakout season so many fans and fantasy football managers have been waiting for.
In Week 1, though, Pitts reminded everyone why expectations have always been so high. He caught seven of his eight targets for 59 yards, finishing near the top of the team in receptions and receiving yards. More importantly, he showed an early connection with second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who leaned on him in tight situations. That chemistry was something Penix had hinted at during the offseason, and it appeared to carry over into real game action. Pitts worked the middle of the field, found soft spots in coverage, and gave his young quarterback a reliable outlet against pressure.
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Still, fantasy managers now face the weekly dilemma: start or sit Kyle Pitts? Looking ahead to Week 2, the Falcons hit the road as 3.5-point underdogs against the Minnesota Vikings. And this isn’t just any defense—they’re coached by Brian Flores, known for disguising coverages and creating headaches for young quarterbacks. It will likely be a tougher matchup than what Pitts saw against Tampa Bay.
Adding another wrinkle is the health of Atlanta’s other weapons. Darnell Mooney sat out Week 1 with a shoulder issue, while Drake London left that same game with his own shoulder injury. Both receivers may be available in Minnesota, and if they are, the target share could spread out, limiting Pitts’ opportunities. On the flip side, if either of them is limited or unavailable, Pitts could see a bigger role once again.
Fantasy analysts remain cautious. Despite his solid opener, Pitts is currently ranked outside the top 12 tight ends for Week 2 in PPR formats, meaning he’s considered more of a “sit” option unless you’re desperate or lack a stronger starter. In standard leagues, the advice is the same: sit. But that comes with a big asterisk—if London misses time, Pitts’ ranking could climb quickly, making him a more appealing play.
The bigger picture, though, is about momentum. Pitts is entering a contract year, and each week matters not just for fantasy but also for his long-term future in Atlanta—or elsewhere. Week 1 suggested he could finally be stepping into the role that made him such a highly touted prospect. Now, Week 2 provides an early litmus test. If he can produce against a disciplined Minnesota defense while competing for targets, the whispers about a long-awaited breakout season could turn into full-on belief.
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