Tight End Paradox: Can the Falcons unlock Kyle Pitts in 2026?

The Falcoholic's Aaron Freeman questions whether the Atlanta Falcons can fully unlock tight end Kyle Pitts following a quiet start to the 2026 season. Despite a 35-point Week 3 victory against the Green Bay Packers, the Falcons rank 30th in targets to tight ends with only 13 through three games, leaving Pitts largely featured as an afterthought behind Bijan Robinson and Drake London.

Freeman argues that the return of starting quarterback Michael Penix could help diversify the attack and reduce reliance on running back checkdowns. With London and Pitts possessing overlapping skill sets as power slot targets, Freeman believes head coach Kevin Stefanski and coordinator Tommy Rees must find ways to feature Pitts to maximize the team's offensive upside.