Who Should I Start? Juwan Johnson or Kyle Pitts Sr.

Thursday, October 2, 11:57 PM

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (ankle) returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, leaving his status for Sunday's matchup with the Giants in question. Johnson has been the team's top receiving option through four games, leading the Saints with 204 yards. Should he be ruled out, Jack Stoll is expected to step in at tight end, though he's managed just three catches for 28 yards and one touchdown this season. A Johnson absence would likely push more targets toward wideouts Rashid Shaheed and Brandin Cooks, as quarterback Spencer Rattler may be forced to lean on his playmakers in what could be a fast-paced contest against an improving Giants offense. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports closely, as Johnson's availability could significantly impact New Orleans' passing game.

Tuesday, September 30, 11:02 AM

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. had his best week of the season to date in Sunday's 34-27 win over the Commanders, reeling in all five of his targets for 70 yards and a touchdown, his first of the year. That now makes four straight weeks with at least five targets and at least four catches to begin the 2025 campaign, currently ranking as the ninth-highest scoring tight end in half-point PPR leagues. The former first-round draft pick's target share (18.5 percent) ranks second on the team behind only Drake London, and that is even the case if you only look at Weeks 2-4 when Darnell Mooney was on the field. It's almost a five percent increase in target share compared to his involvement last season, too. The Falcons have a bye in Week 5, and Pitts returns to a tough matchup in Week 6 against the Bills, a team that has allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to TEs this year, so it will be a good test to see if Michael Penix Jr. can keep him involved on an every-week basis.