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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Kyle PittsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.8 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Pitts is the better play on a neutral week. 9.8 PPG with 928 yards gives a reliable baseline. Evan Engram at 4.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyle Pitts higher, but do not fade Evan Engram entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

4.9 PPG9.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% 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.

Evan Engram vs Kyle Pitts: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Evan Engram and Kyle Pitts for your lineup, you are not alone. Evan Engram finished the 2025 season at 4.9 PPG for the Denver Broncos (16 games), and Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 for the Atlanta Falcons (17 games).

That 4.9-point weekly advantage for Kyle Pitts is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Evan Engram profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 50 catches). In weeks where Evan Engram finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Evan Engram is off Week 10 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. Evan Engram is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Evan Engram by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Evan Engram's 16. 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.
•Kyle Pitts is 6 years younger than Evan Engram (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Kyle Pitts: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Kyle Pitts
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	9.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	167
Receptions	50	88
Rec/Game	3.1	5.2
Receiving Yards	461	928
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	54.6
Receiving TDs	1	5
Targets	76	118
Target Share/Game	4.8	6.9
Age	31	25
Experience	8 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyle Pitts at 9.8 PPG, 4.9 points per game above Evan Engram's 4.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Evan Engram or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Evan Engram by 4.9 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.