Falcons can’t seem to escape the ever-frustrating Kyle Pitts rollercoaster

Blogging Dirty's Jason Kandel argues that the Atlanta Falcons are failing to properly utilize tight end Kyle Pitts following a three-year, $54 million contract extension. Through the first three games of the 2026 NFL season, Pitts has recorded only two receptions for 20 yards on six targets across matchups featuring quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Michael Penix Jr.

Kandel expresses frustration with Pitts' lack of offensive involvement and creative deployment compared to other young tight ends. Despite Atlanta's recent 35-14 win over the Packers, Pitts saw limited route participation and fewer snaps than Charlie Woerner.