Falcons finally get TE Kyle Pitts more involved

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons finally get star TE Kyle Pitts more involved in win vs. Seahawks

By Cory Woodroof | Last updated Sep 26, 2022 12:14 PM ET

After two weeks of handwringing, Atlanta Falcons fans and fantasy football players can breathe a sigh of relief.

In a 27-23 win in Seattle in Week 3, tight end Kyle Pitts got eight targets, hauling in five for 87 yards. Although he didn't score, he had a major role in helping the Falcons flummox the Seahawks' defense.

Kyle Pitts has ARRIVED! pic.twitter.com/KW9syPTQ0X
— PFF ATL Falcons (@PFF_Falcons) September 25, 2022

Pitts' big Sunday came after two weeks of limited yardage, with the second-year tight end expressing frustration in himself for his quiet start.

Atlanta head coach Arthur Smith promised that bigger things were coming for the fourth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Pitts and Smith had a nice moment after the team's win at Lumen Field, likely both relieved to get this breakout game under their belts.

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith congratulating Kyle Pitts and Marcus Mariota after 27-23 win over Seahawks. pic.twitter.com/PUwU7ecLBu
— Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) September 25, 2022

Pitts, who has nine catches for 125 yards this season, has not had the dominating start that many were expecting. Perhaps Falcons QB Marcus Mariota should share that blame. Judging by this throw, it might behoove the Falcons to consider another QB in the seasons ahead.

Kyle Pitts goes for 162 and a tuddy if Mariota doesn’t sail this pass into northern Saskatchewan.

Stick with me on Pitts. Arthur Smith has heard our call. The monster game is coming. pic.twitter.com/3RKY3u4qkQ
— Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) September 26, 2022

Cory Woodroof

Cory Woodroof is a longtime journalist that lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He has covered the Atlanta Falcons for the past five years for SB Nation's The Falcoholic and yearly for Athlon's NFL preview edition. He has also covered sports at all levels for the Nashville Post

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