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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Kyle Pitts

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Kyle Pitts and Harold Fannin Jr. are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TECleveland Browns#9

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 9

TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

9.4 PPG9.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Harold Fannin Jr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Kyle Pitts at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Kyle Pitts: Who Should You Start?

Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 PPG) and Kyle Pitts (9.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games for the Cleveland Browns; Kyle Pitts suited up 17 times for the Atlanta Falcons.

A 0.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Harold Fannin Jr. profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 72 catches). In weeks where Harold Fannin Jr. finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Harold Fannin Jr. sits Week 9 while Kyle Pitts is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 16. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 4 years younger than Kyle Pitts (21 vs 25), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatJr.Pitts

PPG (Half-PPR)9.49.8

Games Played1617

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)150167

Receptions7288

Rec/Game4.55.2

Receiving Yards731928

Rec Yds/Game45.754.6

Receiving TDs65

Targets107118

Target Share/Game6.76.9

Age2125

Experience-4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyle Pitts at 9.8 PPG, 0.4 points per game above Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4. 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 Harold Fannin Jr. or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 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 0.4 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 9, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Harold Fannin Jr. or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by 0.4 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.