The Atlanta Falcons will visit the New Orleans Saints in Week 12. 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 Sr..
Is Kyle Pitts Playing in Week 12?
Pitts is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to 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 Pitts in Week 12?
Kyle Pitts didn’t see a target in the first half last week and, for the second time this season and second time in as many weeks, finished with just two catches.
The role remains the same, but four catches on 56 routes over the past weeks is a disaster, and there’s no sugarcoating it.
In Week 11, Drake London, Darnell Mooney, and Bijan Robinson accounted for 72.4% of Falcon targets. If we see that again this week, Pitts moves to the streamer conversation, but I’m willing to leave the light on for one more week.
Not only is this a good matchup that should allow Atlanta to score, but Kirk Cousins will be under center after the knee injury to Michael Penix and the veteran QB to funnel 28.6% of his end zone looks to Pitts a season ago.
Can Cousins still play when given time to prep?
I’m not sold, but at a position where touchdowns drive weekly value and in a game that is weatherproof, I’ll take my chances. Pitts is currently my TE11 for Week 12.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Pitts’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Pitts is projected to score 9.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pitts to have 4 receptions for 48 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 12 Weather Impact: Falcons at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 12 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
