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TEATL40 insightsLatest Sep 13, 2026
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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain
Pitts had a return to form in 2025 after battling injuries and inconsistent quarterback play in the three seasons following his rookie year. Last year, he looked fully healthy again, totaling 928 yards and setting career highs in receptions (88), touchdowns (5), and yards after the catch (399). Given Stefanski's proclivity for featuring tight ends in his offense, Pitts should be circled as the player the Steelers should be most focused on stopping after Robinson.
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PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld
Pittsburgh's struggles against slot pass catchers present a favorable Week 1 matchup for Pitts, who ran 36 percent of his routes from the slot and 44 percent from the in-line position last season. There is reason to believe Pitts will see his slot usage increase even moderately in Kevin Stefanski's offense. Additionally, Tua Tagovailoa targeted Pitts heavily in the preseason and reportedly during 11-on-11s in training camp, providing another positive indicator.
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PositiveUsageSep 10, 2026Jacob Gibbs
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Career first downs per route run at the NCAA level: 13.8% - Harold Fannin 11.6% - Kyle Pitts 11.5% - Colston Loveland **11.4% - Michael Mayer** 11.3% - Trey McBride 11.2% - Brock Bowers 11.0% - Dalton Kincaid 10.9% - Tyler Warren 10.7% - Sam LaPorta 10.7% - Isaiah Likely

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NegativeBustSep 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Kyle Pitts opens Week 1 against a Steelers defense that allowed the fourth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points to tight ends, yet the source considers him risky to start. The Falcons' quarterback situation is uncertain: Tua Tagovailoa is taking starter reps while Michael Penix Jr. recovers from his third career ACL injury, but Penix is the preference long-term. Tagovailoa was dreadful in preseason games and joint practices, leaving very little faith in his ability to sustain production. Everything about Pitts screams risky.
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NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Kyle Pitts finished last season as TE2 in total fantasy points, but this ranking was inflated by injuries to other top tight ends—Brock Bowers, Tucker Kraft, and Sam LaPorta all missed significant time. Pitts' actual production is concerning: in 12 games with Drake London, he averaged 9.63 fantasy points, 4.42 receptions, and 0.17 touchdowns per game; in five games without London, he averaged 19.04 points, 7.0 receptions, and 0.6 touchdowns, though these numbers are massively inflated by an 11-catch, 166-yard, three-touchdown game against Tampa Bay.
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PositiveMatchupSep 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Kyle Pitts was a solid mid-TE1 draft pick with significant upside in Week 1 against Pittsburgh. During preseason, Tua Tagovailoa connected primarily with Pitts despite struggling overall in warm-up games. The Steelers will have three new starters in their secondary compared to last season's Week 1 lineup and could have four if Joey Porter Jr. doesn't play due to a back injury. Pittsburgh is also without DeShon Elliott on injured reserve. The Steelers were one of the most fantasy-friendly teams to tight ends in 2025, surrendering 16.7 PPR fantasy points per game (third-most in NFL).
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NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Despite finishing as TE2 in total fantasy points last season and facing a Steelers defense that allowed the fourth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points to tight ends, Pitts is a risky Week 1 start. Uncertainty surrounds the Falcons' quarterback situation with Tua Tagovailoa starting but Michael Penix Jr. preferred long-term; Tagovailoa was dreadful in preseason. More critically, Pitts' production is heavily dependent on Drake London's absence: with London playing, Pitts averaged 9.63 fantasy points, 4.42 receptions and 0.17 touchdowns per game; without London, he averaged 19.04 points, 7.0 receptions and 0.6 touchdowns (inflated by an 11-catch, 166-yard, 3-TD game vs. Tampa Bay). Last season's TE2 finish was aided by injuries to Brock Bowers, Tucker Kraft and Sam LaPorta.
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