Huddle Up: Pitts is coming off a year that saw him finish second among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards, and he should have plenty of motivation to build on those numbers after receiving the franchise tag. Pitts has struggled to live up to his lofty draft status at times, but he is coming off a big season and looks poised to be a TE1 again in 2026.

Huddle Up: Pitts is coming off one of his best seasons in 2026 and should continue to be a main part of the passing game no matter the starting quarterback for the Falcons. He can be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Pitts has signed his franchise tag tender but is scheduled to be a free agent again next season, so the Falcons could consider moving him if a team makes a good offer. Pitts should be a solid part of any passing game next season and will be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Pitts dropped jaws with a 88-928-5 campaign, which was good enough to end the season as the No. 2 tight end in fantasy. He might be unlikely to repeat that, but he's still in a contract year to provide the motivation to deliver as a midrange TE1.

Huddle Up: Pitts has entrenched himself as a top-two target in the Falcons passing game. As such, pairing that with the arrival of new head coach Kevin Stefanski, he now finds himself firmly entrenched in the TE1 conversation for 2026.

Huddle Up: Last season, Pitts had by far his best season since his rookie campaign in 2021, finishing as 2025's TE2 in fantasy. Pitts set career highs in targets (118), receptions (88) and touchdowns (5), leading the Falcons to keep him in the fold with the franchise tag for 2026. Thanks to his breakout season, it was likely that Pitts would receive the franchise tag and not hit the open market. Looking forward to 2026, Pitts' slightly unstable production over the last few seasons leads some to undervalue him for fantasy. Now with some security as a top-two target on the Falcons next to Drake London, Pitts is a solid TE1 with upside in fantasy drafts.

Huddle Up: Pitts had a strong end to the 2025 season and is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason. There is a chance that he receives the franchise tag, so fantasy players should monitor the situation. He should have a solid role in the passing game no matter where he plays in 2026 and can be a No. 1 tight end in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Pitts came on late to finish near the top of the overall TE rankings, though that was heavily influenced by his huge game against the Buccaneers, not to mention a number of injuries to would-be top performers like Brock Bowers, Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft. No matter where Pitts suits up next season, he figures to be a risk/reward selection given his up-and-down play.

Huddle Up: Pitts had one of his best seasons in the NFL in 2025 and is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason. The Falcons will likely look to try to keep Pitts and could use the franchise tag on him. Pitts will be a starter no matter where he plays in 2026 and will be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.