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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Christian McCaffrey vs Kyle Pitts

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Christian McCaffrey is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Christian McCaffrey (21.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Kyle Pitts (9.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBSan Francisco 49ers#1PPG LEADER
Christian McCaffrey
PPG
21.5
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,202
Rush TDs
10
Rec
102
Rec Yds
924
Bye
Week 14
TEAtlanta Falcons#6
Kyle Pitts
PPG
9.8
Games
17
Rec
88
Rec Yds
928
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Christian McCaffrey
Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

21.5 PPG9.8 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Christian McCaffrey: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #1 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Christian McCaffrey vs Kyle Pitts: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Christian McCaffrey (RB, San Francisco 49ers) against Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Kyle Pitts posted 9.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Christian McCaffrey has his bye in Week 14, Kyle Pitts in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Christian McCaffrey at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Kyle Pitts is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Christian McCaffrey (age 29, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Christian McCaffrey outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 199 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Christian McCaffrey scored 17 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Christian McCaffrey caught 102 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • Kyle Pitts is 4 years younger than Christian McCaffrey (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatMcCaffreyPitts
PPG (Half-PPR)21.59.8
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)366167
Rushing Yards1,2020
Rush Yds/Game70.70.0
Rushing TDs100
Receptions10288
Receiving Yards924928
Targets129118
Total TDs175
Age2925
Experience8 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

Christian McCaffrey outscored Kyle Pitts by 11.7 PPG in 2025 (21.5 to 9.8). 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 Christian McCaffrey or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Christian McCaffrey has the edge at 21.5 PPG compared to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 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 Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 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 11.7 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 14, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.