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Kyle Pitts or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Kyle Pitts is a Atlanta Falcons tight end who averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEAtlanta Falcons#21 TE
Kyle Pitts
PPG
7.1
Games
6
Rec
15
Rec Yds
169
Rec TDs
3
Targets
22
Bye
Week 11
WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR
Tyquan Thornton
PPG
9.9
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
219
Rec TDs
2
Targets
15
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKyle PittsTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)7.19.9
Games Played64
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)4340
Receptions1511
Rec/Game2.52.8
Receiving Yards169219
Rec Yds/Game28.254.8
Receiving TDs32
Targets2215
Target Share/Game3.73.8
Age2626
Experience5 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyle Pitts or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Kyle Pitts and Tyquan Thornton is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Kyle Pitts averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Kyle Pitts or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Kyle Pitts and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Tyquan Thornton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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