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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson 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. Juwan Johnson at 8.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyle Pitts higher, but do not fade Juwan Johnson entirely.

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

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TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Kyle Pitts

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8.3 PPG9.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Juwan Johnson is producing at 38% 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.

Juwan Johnson vs Kyle Pitts: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Juwan Johnson and Kyle Pitts is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New Orleans Saints tight end put up 8.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Kyle Pitts of the Atlanta Falcons averaged 9.8 in 17. A 1.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.5 points favors Kyle Pitts, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Juwan Johnson had 77 catches for 889 yards; Kyle Pitts posted 88 for 928. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Juwan Johnson is off Week 11 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

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: Juwan Johnson (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 Juwan Johnson by a projected 26 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.
•Kyle Pitts is 4 years younger than Juwan Johnson (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatJohnsonPitts

PPG (Half-PPR)8.39.8

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)141167

Receptions7788

Rec/Game4.55.2

Receiving Yards889928

Rec Yds/Game52.354.6

Receiving TDs35

Targets102118

Target Share/Game6.06.9

Age2925

Experience5 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

9.8 PPG for Kyle Pitts versus 8.3 for Juwan Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Kyle Pitts, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Juwan Johnson or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 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 1.5 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 11, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Juwan Johnson or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Juwan Johnson by 1.5 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.