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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dawson Knox 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 is the better play on a neutral week. 9.8 PPG with 928 yards gives a reliable baseline. Dawson Knox at 5.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyle Pitts higher, but do not fade Dawson Knox entirely.

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

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TEBuffalo Bills#33

Dawson Knox

PPG

5.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

417

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Dawson Knox

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

5.4 PPG9.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Dawson Knox: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #33 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dawson Knox 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.

Dawson Knox vs Kyle Pitts: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Dawson Knox and Kyle Pitts for your lineup, you are not alone. Dawson Knox finished the 2025 season at 5.4 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (16 games), and Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 for the Atlanta Falcons (17 games).

That 4.4-point weekly advantage for Kyle Pitts is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Dawson Knox profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 36 catches). In weeks where Dawson Knox finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

Dawson Knox has his bye in Week 7, and Kyle Pitts rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kyle Pitts is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dawson Knox is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dawson Knox (age 29) 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 Dawson Knox by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dawson Knox's 16. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.
•Kyle Pitts is 4 years younger than Dawson Knox (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatKnoxPitts

PPG (Half-PPR)5.49.8

Games Played1617

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)86167

Receptions3688

Rec/Game2.35.2

Receiving Yards417928

Rec Yds/Game26.154.6

Receiving TDs45

Targets49118

Target Share/Game3.16.9

Age2925

Experience6 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyle Pitts at 9.8 PPG, 4.4 points per game above Dawson Knox's 5.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dawson Knox or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Dawson Knox's 5.4 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 Dawson Knox and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Dawson Knox and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dawson Knox (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dawson Knox or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Dawson Knox by 4.4 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.