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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Kyle PittsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.8 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Kyle Pitts outscored Cade Stover by 6.3 PPG in 2025 with 5 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Kyle Pitts is the clear pick. Cade Stover profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

3.5 PPG9.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Kyle Pitts at 45%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Kyle Pitts: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Kyle Pitts (Atlanta Falcons) averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Cade Stover (Houston Texans, 3.5 PPG) by 6.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 6.3 points favors Kyle Pitts, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Cade Stover profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 22 catches). In weeks where Cade Stover finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Cade Stover is off Week 14 and Kyle Pitts Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kyle Pitts is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cade Stover is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cade Stover (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Cade Stover by a projected 107 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cade Stover's 15. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyle Pitts scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Stover vs Kyle Pitts: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Kyle Pitts
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	9.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	167
Receptions	22	88
Rec/Game	1.5	5.2
Receiving Yards	215	928
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	54.6
Receiving TDs	1	5
Targets	32	118
Target Share/Game	2.1	6.9
Age	-	25
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

9.8 PPG for Kyle Pitts versus 3.5 for Cade Stover in 2025. The baseline favors Kyle Pitts, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Stover or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Cade Stover's 3.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Cade Stover and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.3 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Cade Stover by 6.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.