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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Mark Andrews

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 3.5-PPG advantage is real (9.8 to 6.3), and Kyle Pitts's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mark Andrews 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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TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 5

TEBaltimore Ravens#27

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Mark Andrews

Head to Head

9.8 PPG6.3 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Kyle Pitts is producing at 45% of elite pace and Mark Andrews at 29%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Pitts vs Mark Andrews: Who Should You Start?

Kyle Pitts and Mark Andrews are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG across 17 games with the Atlanta Falcons, while Mark Andrews posted 6.3 PPG in 17 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 3.5-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 Mark Andrews profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 48 catches). In weeks where Mark Andrews finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kyle Pitts sits Week 5 while Mark Andrews is off Week 7. 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

If you can acquire Kyle Pitts at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Mark Andrews is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Mark Andrews by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews scored 6 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.
•Kyle Pitts is 5 years younger than Mark Andrews (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPittsAndrews

PPG (Half-PPR)9.86.3

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)167107

Receptions8848

Rec/Game5.22.8

Receiving Yards928422

Rec Yds/Game54.624.8

Receiving TDs55

Targets11870

Target Share/Game6.94.1

Age2530

Experience4 yrs7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 7

Summary

Kyle Pitts outscored Mark Andrews by 3.5 PPG in 2025 (9.8 to 6.3). 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 Kyle Pitts or Mark Andrews in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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 Kyle Pitts and Mark Andrews average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Kyle Pitts or Mark Andrews a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Mark Andrews by 3.5 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.