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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft is the better play on a neutral week. 12.6 PPG with 492 yards gives a reliable baseline. Kyle Pitts at 9.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tucker Kraft higher, but do not fade Kyle Pitts entirely.

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

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TEAtlanta Falcons#6

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

9.8 PPG12.6 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Kyle Pitts is producing at 45% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Pitts vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Kyle Pitts and Tucker Kraft is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Atlanta Falcons tight end put up 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tucker Kraft of the Green Bay Packers averaged 12.6 in 8. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.8 points favors Tucker Kraft, 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 Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

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. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 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.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Pitts	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	12.6
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	167	101
Receptions	88	32
Rec/Game	5.2	4.0
Receiving Yards	928	489
Rec Yds/Game	54.6	61.1
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	118	44
Target Share/Game	6.9	5.5
Age	25	25
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

12.6 PPG for Tucker Kraft versus 9.8 for Kyle Pitts in 2025. The baseline favors Tucker Kraft, 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 Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

Do Kyle Pitts and Tucker Kraft share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Kyle Pitts and Tucker Kraft share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Kyle Pitts or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Kyle Pitts 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.