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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson 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

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rhamondre Stevenson (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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TEAtlanta Falcons#6

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

9.8 PPG11.6 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 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 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Kyle Pitts vs Rhamondre Stevenson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) against Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Rhamondre Stevenson posted 11.6 PPG across 14 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.

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: Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson 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 Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Pitts	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	11.6
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	167	162
Rushing Yards	0	603
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	43.1
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	88	32
Receiving Yards	928	345
Targets	118	37
Total TDs	5	9
Age	25	28
Experience	4 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Kyle Pitts by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 9.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyle Pitts or Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson 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 Kyle Pitts and Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

Do Kyle Pitts and Rhamondre Stevenson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Kyle Pitts and Rhamondre Stevenson share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.