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Tagged: Kyle Pitts (43 Results)

Jan
31

Falcons TE Pitts’ recovery on schedule

Atlanta Falcons tight ends coach Justin Peelle said on Monday that tight end KYLE PITTS’ recovery from knee surgery is currently “on schedule”. Pitts suffered an MCL tear against the ChicagoMore Bears in Week #11 that eventually required surgery. The typical timeline for an MCL repair is approximately 2-3 months. If his rehab is proceeding as scheduled, Pitts should be back to full health well before OTAs and training camp kick off. Less

Source: Team Blog

Jan
9

Falcons young core finishes strong

While the Atlanta Falcons will sit out the 2022 NFL playoffs, the team looks poised for greater things moving forward in both fantasy football and the real version. Rookie quarterback DESMONDMore RIDDER threw his first 2 NFL touchdown passes in Sunday’s season finale while fellow rookie TYLER ALLGEIER finished the season with the most rushing yards by a rookie running back in franchise history. Wide receiver DRAKE LONDON also broke KYLE PITTS’ record for most receptions by a rookie. Less

Source: Team Website

Dec
1

Falcons TE Pitts out for the season

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith officially ruled tight end KYLE PITTS out for the remainder of the 2022 season on Wednesday. Pitts suffered a knee injury against the Chicago BearsMore two weeks ago and was placed on injured reserve the next day. Pitts underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn MCL. Smith said the Falcons are not concerned with Pitts’ prognosis and potential return for the 2023 regular season. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
22

Falcons place TE Pitts on injured reserve

Atlanta Falcons tight end KYLE PITTS was placed on injured reserve on Monday, meaning that he will miss at least the next four games after suffering an apparent MCL injury inMore Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. It has been reported that surgery is “likely” for Pitts MCL injury, although Falcons coach Arthur Smith said nothing has been confirmed as Pitts is still seeing doctors and getting opinions about a potential tear and the severity of it. Pitts injured the knee in the third quarter of Sunday’s game at the end of a catch-and-run when he was tackled just above the knee. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Podcast: October 21 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 7 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by the Fantasy Football Counselor.  more »

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Oct
7

Falcons TE Pitts dealing with bad hammy

Atlanta Falcons tight end KYLE PITTS missed a second consecutive practice on Thursday as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. As fantasy owners are well aware, Pitts is offMore to a slow start this season so the bad hammy could not have come at a worse time. Fantasy owners will want to monitor his status on Friday and hopefully Pitts will be available for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Less

Source: Team Website

Oct
3

Falcons turn to running game in win vs. Browns

The Atlanta Falcons used a three-headed rushing attack in Sunday’s win against the Cleveland Browns. Veteran running back CORDARRELLE PATTERSON and youngster CALEB HUNTLEY each rushed for a touchdown, while rookieMore running back TYLER ALLGEIER led the team in rushing with 84 yards on just ten carries. The focus on the running game left KYLE PITTS owners disappointed once again, as the tight end caught just one pass for 25 yards. Less

Source: Team Website

Dynasty Leagues: Long-term TE rankings

Kyle Pitts has caught only one touchdown in his first 20 games as a pro. But he’s probably still the first tight end you would take in a dynasty league – with teams not only getting players for this season but for as long as they choose to keep them around.   more »

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Ask the Experts: Which struggling tight end will turn things around?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which struggling tight end will turn things around?  more »

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Podcast: September 20 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff bid farewell to Trey Lance, then play Supply by Demand in Week 3. Play along at home and win a plaque from Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Sep
20

Falcons coach Smith not worried about fantasy football

Cover your ears, KYLE PITTS owners. Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith was asked about Pitts’ lack of involvement in the offense two games into the season. Smith told reporters thatMore “It’s not fantasy football”, adding that the team is “just trying to win”. Not fantasy football? Falcons quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA said that Pitts was double teamed at times, adding that Pitts will get his targets and he will eventually find the ball. Fantasy owners are hoping that Pitts finds the ball sooner rather than later. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Ask the Experts: Which Week 1 dud will bounce back?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which Week 1 dud will turn things around the rest of the way?  more »

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Podcast: September 13 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

A special guest joins Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff to play Supply by Demand in Week 2. Play along at home and win a plaque from Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Podcast: September 3 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff finish their fantasy tour of the NFL with a team-by-team look at the NFC South. Sponsored by Footballguys, the Fantasy Football Counselor, and RotoWire.  more »

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Mailbag: August 30, 2022

Ian Allan answers your fantasy fooball questions. In this edition. Is Kyle Pitts about to take over the tight end position? The recipe for the best auction values. The merits of going after quarterback-receiver tandems. Is J.K. Dobbins this year's steal at running back? And more. more »

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