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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.8 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Pitts is the better play on a neutral week. 9.8 PPG with 928 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyler Higbee at 6.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyle Pitts higher, but do not fade Tyler Higbee entirely.

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

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

9.8 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Kyle Pitts is producing at 45% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Pitts vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Kyle Pitts and Tyler Higbee for your lineup, you are not alone. Kyle Pitts finished the 2025 season at 9.8 PPG for the Atlanta Falcons (17 games), and Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 for the Los Angeles Rams (9 games).

That 3.3-point weekly advantage for Kyle Pitts is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee 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

Kyle Pitts is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Higbee 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. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. 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.
•Kyle Pitts is 8 years younger than Tyler Higbee (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Pitts	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	167	59
Receptions	88	25
Rec/Game	5.2	2.8
Receiving Yards	928	281
Rec Yds/Game	54.6	31.2
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	118	36
Target Share/Game	6.9	4.0
Age	25	33
Experience	4 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyle Pitts at 9.8 PPG, 3.3 points per game above Tyler Higbee's 6.5. 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 Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

Do Kyle Pitts and Tyler Higbee share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Kyle Pitts and Tyler Higbee 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 Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Tyler Higbee by 3.3 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.