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New QB, Same Crappy Kyle Pitts

By Matt Schauf | Updated on Mon, Dec 23 2024 2:10 AM UTC
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The first start for rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. on Sunday couldn't help TE Kyle Pitts. He drew just 2 targets in the win over the Giants, catching one and letting the other bounce off his hands and to a defender for Penix's only INT.

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That's four games of 1 reception or fewer among the past five contests. It also marks five straight games of less than 30 yards receiving.

Pitts shouldn't be in fantasy lineups for a Week 17 visit to Washington, though we're betting on more Atlanta passing volume for what should be a more competitive game.

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Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.
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