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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Theo JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.8 PPG to Theo Johnson's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Pitts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.8-PPG advantage is real (9.8 to 7.0), and Kyle Pitts's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Theo Johnson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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 York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

9.8 PPG7.0 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Kyle Pitts is producing at 45% of elite pace and Theo Johnson at 32%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Pitts vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kyle Pitts (Atlanta Falcons) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.8 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Theo Johnson (New York Giants) came in at 7.0 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Kyle Pitts carries a 2.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Theo Johnson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 45 catches). In weeks where Theo Johnson finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

Kyle Pitts has his bye in Week 11, and Theo Johnson rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling 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. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Theo Johnson's 15. 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 tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Pitts	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	7.0
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	167	105
Receptions	88	45
Rec/Game	5.2	3.0
Receiving Yards	928	528
Rec Yds/Game	54.6	35.2
Receiving TDs	5	5
Targets	118	74
Target Share/Game	6.9	4.9
Age	25	25
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyle Pitts holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.8 points per game. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 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 Kyle Pitts or Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Theo Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Pitts or Theo Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Theo Johnson by 2.8 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.