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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.8 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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. Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyle Pitts higher, but do not fade Taysom Hill entirely.

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

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TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

9.8 PPG5.5 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Kyle Pitts is producing at 45% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Pitts vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Kyle Pitts and Taysom Hill is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Atlanta Falcons tight end put up 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Taysom Hill of the New Orleans Saints averaged 5.5 in 14. A 4.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.3 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 Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Kyle Pitts is off Week 11 and Taysom Hill Week 12. 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. Taysom Hill 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. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Pitts	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	5.5
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	167	77
Receptions	88	18
Rec/Game	5.2	1.3
Receiving Yards	928	195
Rec Yds/Game	54.6	13.9
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	118	0
Target Share/Game	6.9	0.0
Age	25	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 12

Summary

9.8 PPG for Kyle Pitts versus 5.5 for Taysom Hill 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 Kyle Pitts or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Kyle Pitts and Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Pitts or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Taysom Hill by 4.3 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.