NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
KYLE PITTS #8 - TIGHT END - ATLANTA FALCONS
494 YDS •
35 REC •
3 TD
494 YDS
35 REC
3 TD
Rookie TE Kyle Pitts mic'd up The Falcons' 2021 first round draft pick was mic'd up for the first time in the Falcons loss to the New England Patriots
Latest demoralizing loss exposes Falcons' depth issues
Only two weeks ago the Atlanta Falcons were aNOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Highlight: Matt Ryan's 16-yard tight-window laser pinpoints Pitts Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan's 16-yard tight-window laser pinpoints tight end Kyle Pitts.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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.
Impact 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, although a potentially favorable Week 12 matchup against the Jaguars on the road a week from Sunday could help break that unfavorable pattern.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Highlight: Kyle Pitts shoulder-charges J.C. Jackson on red-zone grab Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts shoulder-charges New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson on red-zone grab.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Kyle Pitts shoulder-charges J.C. Jackson on red-zone grab Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts shoulder-charges New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson on red-zone grab.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM
Battle of the Kyles! Dugger swoops in for third-down PBU vs. Pitts Battle of the Kyles! New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger swoops in for third-down PBU vs. Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM
Bill Belichick on Kyle Pitts 11/17: "It's going to be a tough matchup for us" Patriots head coach Bill Belichick addresses the media on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM
'Somehere between a Julio Jones and a Tony Gonzalez;' Belichick gushes over Falcons' Kyle Pitts The Patriots coach had high praise for the Falcons rookie.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM
Devin McCourty on Kyle Pitts: What he brings to a team makes it very hard to defend New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty says Atlanta Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts makes it very hard to defend.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • NFL.COM
Kyle Pitts is looking forward to playing in primetime Thursday Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about his connection with fellow Philadelphia natives playing in the NFL and looking forward to his first pri...
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Belestrator: Preparing for Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Scott Zolak break down Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts on this edition of the Belestrator. For m...
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM
Breaking down Kyle Pitts first down reception ' Film Review D.J. Shockley breaks down Kyle Pitts first down catch and Dallas' opening touchdown.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Leads team with 60 yards Pitts caught four of seven targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 43-3 blowout loss to the Cowboys.
Impact 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 season, so the touchdowns should come so long as Matt Ryan continues to look his way in scoring situations. Pitts and the Falcons will take on a stout Patriots defense Thursday.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Highlight: Matt Ryan's first pass of game hits Kyle Pitts for 17 yards Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan's first pass of game hits tight end Kyle Pitts for 17 yards against the Dallas Cowboys.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Matt Ryan's first pass of game hits Kyle Pitts for 17 yards Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan's first pass of game hits tight end Kyle Pitts for 17 yards.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM
'I definitely owe Kyle': Micah Parsons looking for revenge in first NFL matchup with Kyle Pitts The two first-round picks will meet for the first time since the 2016 5A Pennsylvania state championship.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Cowboys seek bounce-back victory as rolling Falcons visit
The Dallas Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a loss that ended a six-game winning streak as Atlanta visits coming off three wins in four gamesNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Underwhelming performance in loss Pitts caught three of seven targets for 62 yards during Sunday's 27-25 win over the Saints.
Impact 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 continues to garner 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 will likely continue to be a major part of the Falcons' passing attack and remains a must-start heading into Week 10.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smith's Falcons winning close games, reach .500 at midpoint
The Atlanta Falcons are finding a way to win in 2021NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Highlight: Matt Ryan pinpoints third-down throw to Pitts in tight window for 16 yards Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan pinpoints a third-down throw to Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts in a tight window for 16 yards.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Matt Ryan floats pass on the run to Pitts for 39 yards Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan floats a pass on the run to Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts for 39 yards.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • NFL.COM
Highlight: Matt Ryan floats pass on the run to Pitts for 39 yards Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan floats a pass on the run to Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts for 39 yards against the New Orleans S...
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Titans, Rams: top conference teams with different outlooks
They lead their divisions and have been prime contenders for the top spot in their conference — and the only playoff byeNOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa has earned a spot in an elite tierNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
