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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Chig Okonkwo vs Kyle Pitts

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Pitts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.2-PPG advantage is real (9.8 to 5.6), and Kyle Pitts's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chig Okonkwo is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETennessee Titans#31

Chig Okonkwo

PPG

5.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

560

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Chig Okonkwo

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

5.6 PPG9.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Chig Okonkwo: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #31 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chig Okonkwo is producing at 25% of elite pace and Kyle Pitts at 45%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chig Okonkwo vs Kyle Pitts: Who Should You Start?

Chig Okonkwo and Kyle Pitts are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 PPG across 17 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Kyle Pitts posted 9.8 PPG in 17 appearances for the Atlanta Falcons.

A 4.2-PPG gap gives Kyle Pitts the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Chig Okonkwo profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 56 catches). In weeks where Chig Okonkwo finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Chig Okonkwo is off Week 10 and Kyle Pitts Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyle Pitts at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Chig Okonkwo is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chig Okonkwo (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Chig Okonkwo by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatOkonkwoPitts

PPG (Half-PPR)5.69.8

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)95167

Receptions5688

Rec/Game3.35.2

Receiving Yards560928

Rec Yds/Game32.954.6

Receiving TDs25

Targets79118

Target Share/Game4.66.9

Age2625

Experience3 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 5

Summary

Kyle Pitts outscored Chig Okonkwo by 4.2 PPG in 2025 (9.8 to 5.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chig Okonkwo and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chig Okonkwo or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Chig Okonkwo by 4.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.