The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for an important Week 9 matchup as they look to get back on track from their recent struggles. Kyle Pitts is dealing with a new injury that first appeared on Wednesday’s practice report. Will fantasy football managers have the Falcons tight end available for this week’s game against the New England Patriots?
Kyle Pitts Injury Update
Pitts has been mostly healthy throughout the entire 2025 season and hasn’t missed a game for the Falcons. The ankle issue represents his first significant appearance on the injury report this year, marking a new concern for the veteran tight end.
Pitts was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday’s practice report alongside several other Falcons players dealing with various injuries. The ankle problem emerged unexpectedly, as there were no previous indications of this specific issue affecting the tight end during recent games.
The fact that Pitts was able to practice at all on Wednesday suggests the ankle issue is minor and likely represents more maintenance than a serious injury concern. Players dealing with significant ankle problems typically cannot participate in practice activities, even in a limited capacity.
Limited participation on Wednesday is generally an encouraging sign for players managing minor injuries. It indicates that while there may be some discomfort or precautionary measures being taken, the issue isn’t severe enough to prevent all football-related activities.
Teams often use Wednesday practice sessions to manage veteran players through minor ailments while ensuring they remain on track for game availability. The Falcons appear to be taking a cautious approach with Pitts while monitoring his response to increased activity levels.
Head coach Raheem Morris will likely provide additional updates as the week progresses, but the initial signs point toward this being a manageable situation rather than a significant injury concern. The team’s medical staff will continue evaluating Pitts throughout the week.
Fantasy managers should not be concerned about Pitts’ availability for Sunday’s game against New England. His ability to participate in practice, even in a limited capacity, suggests he will be ready to play when the Falcons take the field.
The ankle issue appears to fall into the category of routine maintenance that veteran players often require during the long NFL season. Pitts’ durability throughout 2025 supports the assessment that this is likely a minor concern rather than something that would threaten his availability.
Pitts’ Fantasy Outlook
Kirk Cousins’ first three completions went to 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.
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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.
— PFSN Fantasy Analyst Kyle Soppe
