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Kyle Pitts vs Tee Higgins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEAtlanta Falcons
Kyle Pitts
PPG
9.8
Games
17
Rec
88
Rec Yds
928
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 12
WRCincinnati BengalsPPG LEADER
Tee Higgins
PPG
12.1
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
846
Rec TDs
11
Targets
98
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

9.8 PPG12.1 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Kyle Pitts vs Tee Higgins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) against Tee Higgins (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tee Higgins posted 12.1 PPG across 15 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.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins outscored Kyle Pitts by 2.3 PPG in 2025 (12.1 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 Tee Higgins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 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 Tee Higgins average in 2025?

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

Do Kyle Pitts and Tee Higgins share a bye week?

Yes, both Kyle Pitts and Tee Higgins share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.