After a season that saw Kyle Pitts record 88 receptions for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns, the Atlanta Falcons plan to use the franchise tag on the star tight end in hopes of working out a long-term deal. Pitts led the Falcons in receptions for the 2025 season and set career highs in targets, receptions and fantasy points. The use of the tag for Kyle Pitts is a savvy move by the Falcons, as it would lock in a price tag of roughly $15M, relatively cheap compared to market standards for finding the same production from a wide receiver.

Pitt’s staying in Atlanta is great news for fantasy managers, as new head coach Kevin Stefanski has always used 12- and 13-personnel formations, featuring the tight end to create mismatches and generate fantasy production, as seen with David Njoku and Harold Fannin. Pitts currently has an ADP of 68 on FastDraft. Does this news change his fantasy outlook and draft position heading into the 2026 season?

Author: Dane Madoche (@FF_DaMaddog)