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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Tony PollardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tony Pollard is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tony Pollard is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tony Pollard (10.0 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

RBTennessee Titans#30PPG LEADER

Tony Pollard

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,082

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

206

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Tony Pollard

Head to Head

9.8 PPG10.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Tony Pollard: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #30 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Kyle Pitts vs Tony Pollard: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) against Tony Pollard (RB, Tennessee Titans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tony Pollard posted 10.0 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, Tony Pollard in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Tony Pollard (age 29, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tony Pollard outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•Kyle Pitts is 4 years younger than Tony Pollard (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Tony Pollard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Pitts	Tony Pollard
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	10.0
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	167	170
Rushing Yards	0	1,082
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	63.6
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	88	33
Receiving Yards	928	206
Targets	118	41
Total TDs	5	5
Age	25	29
Experience	4 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tony Pollard at 10.0 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Kyle Pitts's 9.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyle Pitts or Tony Pollard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tony Pollard has the edge at 10.0 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 Tony Pollard average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Tony Pollard's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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