The Atlanta Falcons will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Kyle Pitts.
Is Kyle Pitts Playing in Week 1?
Pitts is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Falcons’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Kyle Pitts in Week 1?
If I had a penny for every time I felt let down by Kyle Pitts, I’d have more change than he has career touchdowns. You know the story. He racked up over 1,000 yards as a rookie with an elite profile and first-round draft capital, only to struggle to build on that success and repeat it.
His next Week 1 game with 45+ receiving yards will be his first, and, at this point, I think counting on anything close to consistent production is borderline crazy (Weeks 5-6 of 2023 were the last time he finished consecutive games better than TE10).
That said, if there was ever a week where it seemed like the stars aligned, this would be it. In 2024, Pitts had three finishes better than TE10.
- Week 1 vs PIT: TE4 (11.6 points)
- Week 5 vs TB: TE6 (15.8 points)
- Week 8: at TB TE2 (25.1 points)
This game is projected to be a high-scoring one, and if you’re choosing between Tier 3 tight ends to gamble on, the upside case for Pitts is as good as anyone.
If you have Pitts, you’re likely playing him, and that’s fine. There isn’t much of a decision to be made on that front (ideally, you don’t roster multiple TEs in a standard league), but mentally prepare yourself for the devil/angel situation that appears inevitable this time next week when you’re tempted to sell yourself on THIS being the season.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Kyle Pitts’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Pitts is projected to score 9.1 points in PPR formats. This includes 3.4 receptions for 45.8 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Falcons vs Buccaneers
Since the Atlanta Falcons play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 1 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
