Atlanta Falcons fans ripped into former No. 4 overall pick Kyle Pitts after he dropped a pass that led to an interception and failed to show much effort to tackle the Giants defender.
A few years ago, there weren't many players who were as highly regarded or more anticipated than Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. After an incredible college career with the Florida Gators, Pitts was drafted with No. 4 overall pick in 2021. Since then, his career has gone downhill quickly.
Kyle Pitts continues to flash potential but also disappoint at the same time. Pitts’ Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants 34-7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Sunday in Week 16.
For a third consecutive season, Kyle Pitts has vastly underperformed expectations. Following a historic rookie campaign in which Pitts set multiple franchise records on the way to the Pro Bowl, injuries and poor quarterback play really hamstrung the 2021 4th overall pick.
The offense moved the ball well, the defense scored two touchdowns, and the team officially got back in the playoff hunt. There are numerous studs from Sunday’s 27-point win over the Giants, but one undeniable dud. Check out this week’s studs and duds below:
As loud as Mercedes-Benz Stadium can get on Sunday’s, the cheers for Kyle Pitts in the hallways of Jordan Middle School Tuesday might have been just as deafening.
Atlanta kept pace with Tampa Bay as its playoff hopes remained alive, while the Giants (2-13) lost a franchise-record 10th straight game.
Bijan Robinson ran 22 times for 94 yards and two touchdowns, as the Falcons (8-7 ... recovered the ball on New York's 31. Atlanta advanced to New York's 7-yard line, where Penix's pass bounced off Kyle Pitts' hands and was intercepted by Cor'Dale Flott.
For a third consecutive season, Kyle Pitts has vastly underperformed expectations. Following a historic rookie campaign in which Pitts set multiple
The Atlanta Falcons have already used their 5th-year option on Kyle Pitts locking the tight-end in for the 2025 season. Still, it wouldn't be a surprise to see