Who Should I Start? Kyle Pitts or Brenton Strange

Wednesday, May 28, 1:14 PM

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (foot), who was absent from the start of organized team activities this week, is dealing with a bit of a foot issue, according to the Bleacher Report's James Palmer. Pitts was at the team's facility on Tuesday, but he just wasn't working out on the field. The former fourth overall pick is heading into the final year of his current deal, but his absence on the field for the start of OTAs is injury-related and not contract-related. It's unclear exactly how serious Pitts' foot injury is, but it's more bad news for a player whose fantasy stock continues to fall since his rookie season in 2021. Atlanta's coaching staff seems to be optimistic that they'll involve Pitts more in 2025, but we've also heard that before. The 24-year-old had a 1,000-yard season in 2021 but hasn't cleared 667 yards in three years since. At best, fantasy managers should target him as a low-end TE1 in drafts this fall.

Sunday, May 25, 1:25 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange said on the O-Zone Podcast that he's ready to step into a bigger role with Even Engram now longer in town. "I'm definitely ready for it," Strange said. "I have a lot of confidence in myself and I've always had a lot of confidence in myself. I feel like I'm always one of the best players on the field. I feel like that's the mentality I bring." In 17 games (10 starts) last year, Strange finished third on the team with 40 catches and second with 411 receiving yards while scoring twice. Johnny Mundt, Hunter Long and Quintin Morris, who are behind Strange on the TE depth chart, had 31 combined receptions in 2024. Strange certainly has opportunity, but he's unlikely to be better than the third target for quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the passing attack when he's not blocking. At best, consider Strange a TE2 with upside in fantasy.