The Atlanta Falcons (3-4) will visit the New England Patriots (6-2) in Week 9. 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 Pitts Playing in Week 9?
Pitts was a limited practice participant on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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 9?
Kirk Cousins’ first three completions went to Kyle Pitts in the disturbing 24-point loss to the Dolphins last week, and he finished with a season-high nine grabs.
The 30% target share was great to see, but context does need to be added. The script got away from the Falcons against a bad defense with a QB who is more adept at throwing the ball than their weekly starter.
That’s a pretty strong set of circumstances, and not ones that I’d rely on sustaining. That said, they were unable to move the ball on the ground and again turned to Pitts as a supplemental option (4.6-yard aDOT).
That, my friends, could happen again as Atlanta stays within the AFC East to face the best run defense in the league.
The ceiling is low, and I’m not 100% sure that the floor is all that high. I just made the case that a stifled run game helped Pitts … it did, but we are talking about an offense with one of the five best running backs in the sport, so that’s not exactly a thread I want to pull on weekly.
He’s running 33.3 routes per game for a team that is an underdog. It’s sad, but that gets you into my top 15 at the position, and the high catch rate that comes with his role in this offense moves him into the top 10 conversation.
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 9
Pitts is projected to score 10.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pitts to have 4 receptions for 53 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 9 Weather Impact: Falcons at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 51 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
