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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Trey McBride outscored Kyle Pitts by 5.1 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Trey McBride is the clear pick. Kyle Pitts profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEAtlanta Falcons#6

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Trey McBride

Head to Head

9.8 PPG14.9 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Kyle Pitts is producing at 45% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Pitts vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Kyle Pitts and Trey McBride is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Atlanta Falcons tight end put up 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 14.9 in 17. A 5.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.1 points favors Trey McBride, 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.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Kyle Pitts profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 88 catches). In weeks where Kyle Pitts finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kyle Pitts sits Week 11 while Trey McBride is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Trey McBride is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kyle Pitts 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. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 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 Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Pitts	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	14.9
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	167	253
Receptions	88	126
Rec/Game	5.2	7.4
Receiving Yards	928	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	54.6	72.9
Receiving TDs	5	11
Targets	118	169
Target Share/Game	6.9	9.9
Age	25	26
Experience	4 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

14.9 PPG for Trey McBride versus 9.8 for Kyle Pitts in 2025. The baseline favors Trey McBride, 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 Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Pitts or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Kyle Pitts by 5.1 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.