The Atlanta Falcons (3-3) will host the Miami Dolphins (1-6) in Week 8. 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 Sr. Playing in Week 8?
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 Kyle Pitts Sr. in Week 8?
Kyle Pitts set a season high with 10 targets against the 49ers on Sunday night, and I think it was a pretty important performance.
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2021: 11.2 aDOT
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2022: 13.7 aDOT
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2023: 12.0 aDOT
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2024: 8.7 aDOT
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2025: 5.8 aDOT
Through the first six weeks of this season (five games), Atlanta had seemingly given up on using Pitts as this weird hybrid WR/TE thing and embraced a limited route tree.
Get the ball in the hands of our super-athletes and let the chips fall.
I’m a fan of this plan, but we saw some branching out last week. His 8.6 aDOT was a season high and resulted in him recording more than double his air yardage output from any other game this season.
Was it a one-off?
Maybe.
Are they working on finding a sweet spot that actually works for what Pitts brings to the table and where Michael Penix is comfortable?
It’s at least possible.
If you were encouraged like I was, this might be your last chance to buy. Matchups against the Dolphins have a way of elevating everyone involved, and that means you may have to pay an even greater premium this time next week.
The Falcons don’t have a single game that projects as a weather threat in December and still have games against the Panthers and Saints on the books before that. Paying market value for Pitts right now is an acceptable move, and one that I prefer over trying to band-aid the position together for the remainder of the season.
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 8
Pitts is projected to score 10.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pitts to have 4 receptions for 54 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 8 Weather Impact: Dolphins at Falcons
Since the Falcons play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 8 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
