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Kyle Pitts vs Najee HarrisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Najee Harris (12.8 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.

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

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TEAtlanta Falcons#6
Kyle Pitts
PPG
9.8
Games
17
Rec
88
Rec Yds
928
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 11
RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER
Najee Harris
PPG
12.8
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,010
Rush TDs
6
Rec
30
Rec Yds
225
Bye
Week 9

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Kyle Pitts
Najee Harris

Head to Head

9.8 PPG12.8 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Deep League) RB in most league formats.

Kyle Pitts vs Najee Harris: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) against Najee Harris (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Najee Harris posted 12.8 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.

Kyle Pitts has his bye in Week 11, Najee Harris in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Najee Harris is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kyle Pitts is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Najee Harris outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Najee Harris: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKyle PittsNajee Harris
PPG (Half-PPR)9.812.8
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)167218
Rushing Yards01,010
Rush Yds/Game0.059.4
Rushing TDs06
Receptions8830
Receiving Yards928225
Targets1180
Total TDs57
Age25-
Experience4 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 9

Summary

12.8 PPG for Najee Harris versus 9.8 for Kyle Pitts in 2025. The baseline favors Najee Harris, 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 Kyle Pitts or Najee Harris in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Kyle Pitts and Najee Harris average in 2025?

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Najee Harris's bye weeks in 2026?

Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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