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The Atlanta Falcons knew they would eventually have to pay Kyle Pitts or use resources to replace him. The tight end is coming off arguably his best season and is just 25 years old. As GM Ian Cunningham explained when the Falcons franchise-tagged Pitts, this team isn't in the business of getting rid of young players who are productive.
The Falcons eventually signed Pitts to a three-year, $54 million extension to keep him in Atlanta through 2028. With head coach Kevin Stefanski taking over the offense, Pitts could be in line for a big year.
Bleacher Report listed Pitts among the biggest fantasy football bargains ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
"Kyle Pitts has spent most of his professional career giving fantasy managers heartburn—after 1,000 yards as a rookie," wrote B/R's Gary Davenport. "Pitts posted three straight disappointing seasons before last year's 88/928/5 stat line landed the 25-year-old the No. 2 spot among tight ends in PPR points in 2025. That big year got Pitts a fat contract extension, but fantasy managers appear skeptical of repeat performance."
There is obviously some concern regarding the quarterback position, which tends to play a large role in a tight end's success. However, Pitts has dealt with different quarterbacks pretty much every year since he was drafted in 2021.
"Yes, the quarterback situation in Atlanta is a question mark," added Davenport. "But if Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. can provide even competent play under center, Pitts is capable of top three numbers at a discount at fantasy's shallowest position. Fortune favors the brave."
Penix developed good chemistry with both Pitts and Drake London last season before tearing his ACL. And if it ends up being Tagovailoa who starts this season, we've seen what he has done with Jonnu Smith, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in Miami.
Either way, it appears Pitts is in good shape.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons tight end ranked NFC South's biggest fantasy bargain
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The Falcons eventually signed Pitts to a three-year, $54 million extension to keep him in Atlanta through 2028. With head coach Kevin Stefanski taking over the offense, Pitts could be in line for a big year.
Bleacher Report listed Pitts among the biggest fantasy football bargains ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
"Kyle Pitts has spent most of his professional career giving fantasy managers heartburn—after 1,000 yards as a rookie," wrote B/R's Gary Davenport. "Pitts posted three straight disappointing seasons before last year's 88/928/5 stat line landed the 25-year-old the No. 2 spot among tight ends in PPR points in 2025. That big year got Pitts a fat contract extension, but fantasy managers appear skeptical of repeat performance."
There is obviously some concern regarding the quarterback position, which tends to play a large role in a tight end's success. However, Pitts has dealt with different quarterbacks pretty much every year since he was drafted in 2021.
"Yes, the quarterback situation in Atlanta is a question mark," added Davenport. "But if Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. can provide even competent play under center, Pitts is capable of top three numbers at a discount at fantasy's shallowest position. Fortune favors the brave."
Penix developed good chemistry with both Pitts and Drake London last season before tearing his ACL. And if it ends up being Tagovailoa who starts this season, we've seen what he has done with Jonnu Smith, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in Miami.
Either way, it appears Pitts is in good shape.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons tight end ranked NFC South's biggest fantasy bargain
Continue reading...
