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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Kyle PittsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Garrett Wilson (11.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Kyle Pitts (9.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TEAtlanta Falcons#6

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

11.6 PPG9.8 PPG

7 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Garrett Wilson vs Kyle Pitts: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) against Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 games, while Kyle Pitts posted 9.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Garrett Wilson has his bye in Week 13, Kyle Pitts in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. 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 wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Kyle Pitts: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Kyle Pitts
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	9.8
Games Played	7	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	167
Receptions	36	88
Rec/Game	5.1	5.2
Receiving Yards	395	928
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	54.6
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	59	118
Target Share/Game	8.4	6.9
Age	25	25
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Garrett Wilson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 points per game. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 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 Garrett Wilson and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.