Kyle Pitts vs Parker Washington

“The much-maligned Kyle Pitts is being drafted in the seventh round.”

“Fantasy managers spent years paying for the Kyle Pitts breakout before it happened. Now that it finally did, no one seems interested in paying for it.”

“10.04: Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL) This seems late for Pitts, but the concerns about the quarterback play in Atlanta are giving his stock a hit. That is a legitimate concern, but it should be noted that Tua Tagovailoa was able to get Mike Gesicki and Jonnu Smith career seasons.”

“There are compelling midrange options such as Sam LaPorta and Kyle Pitts .”

“isn’t exactly encouraging, but Kyle Pitts led the team in target share last season at 22.7%”

“Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL) The Falcons’ quarterback situation with a nicked-up Tua Tagovailoa and an injured Michael Penix Jr”

“Those are all elite numbers, and if Pitts had put up those stats all year, especially the fantasy points per game, he would have been the TE1 for fantasy. The problem is that with Drake London active, Pitts had a 19% target share, 42.2 receiving yards per game, 1.43 yards per route run, a 20.2% first-read share, 0.093 first downs per route run, and 9.6 fantasy points per game. All of those per route metrics were still quite strong, but the fantasy points per game mark would have made Pitts the TE20 last year.”

“Last year, Kyle Pitts had a tale of two seasons. Yes, overall it was a wonderful year as the TE5 in fantasy points per game and easily his best statistical season since his rookie year, but it was wildly different with Drake London in and out of the lineup. Without London, Pitts had a 26.7% target share with 84.4 receiving yards per game, 2.81 yards per route run, a 27.8% first-read share, 0.120 first downs per route run, and 19 fantasy points per game (per Fantasy Points Data).”

“Schultz finished tied with Jake Ferguson for third among tight ends in receptions behind only Trey McBride and Kyle Pitts . Schultz finished sixth among TEs in receiving yards.”

“Atlanta used the franchise tag to retain Pitts before reaching a three-year extension, making him the fourth highest-paid TE in the league. Pitts was “drafted to be great,” and 2025 saw Pitts return to high levels of production.”

“Kyle Pitts finished as the TE2 with just 9.8 fantasy points per game — the LOWEST ever for a TE2.”

“Overvalued: Kyle Pitts, Tight End (TE7, Pick 81 Overall) Pitts finished last season with 118 targets, 88 receptions, 928 yards, and five touchdowns. Many peg this as his breakout season, as he finally cracked out of the mediocrity of his last three seasons and came close to kissing the heights he reached in his first year. I, however, am bearish on his chances of returning to his top-five TE (TE2 OVR, TE5 per game) 2025 campaign.”

“Parker Washington (WR – JAX) | ADP: 75.6 ( WR 32) Parker Washington was a breakout star in the second half of last season. He was the WR11 from Week 9 through Week 18, averaging 6.7 targets and 14.9 PPR fantasy points per game.”

“However, Brenton Strange is in a good offense and completes a stack with Trevor Lawrence and Parker Washington. 14.11: Will Reichard (K – MIN) /15.02: Los Angeles Rams D/ST Subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeart | Castbox | Amazon Music | Podcast Addict | TuneIn window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"};”

“Parker Washington is slated to enter the 2026 season as Trevor Lawrence’s top target. Jakobi Meyers and, of course, Brian Thomas Jr.”

“The target competition is stiffer now, with Jakobi Meyers joining the team midway through the 2025 season and Parker Washington looking like a breakout star late in the year. The Jags say two-way player Travis Hunter will be deployed primarily as a cornerback this year, but he’s a potential wild card as a target thief.”

“Parker Washington surged late last season and enters 2026 with real momentum.”

“However, throughout training camp, it seems like Trevor Lawrence has developed some serious chemistry with Washington, as he has reportedly been one of Lawrence’s favorite targets. Washington is also coming off an impressive second half last season, giving us some evidence that this breakout didn’t come out of nowhere.”

“Washington should continue to operate as the team’s primary punt returner (he ceded kickoff return duties to LeQuint Allen Jr. in 2025), where he finished fifth in the NFL with 341 return yards. He was one of five players across the league with multiple punt return touchdowns.”

“Parker Washington (WR – JAC) “At one point, Parker Washington was seen as the heir apparent to Christian Kirk in a Trevor Lawrence -led offense.”

“Parker Washington tore it up for the Jaguars down the stretch. Now, he’s been the talk of camp every day, showing incredible chemistry with Trevor Lawrence.”

“, Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington (and perhaps occasional contributions from Travis Hunter ), Lawrence has a good set of wide receivers.”

“Parker Washington (WR – JAX) is the true upside swing to take at wide receiver this year. Over a specific four-game stretch late last season, he averaged over 22 PPR points per game backed by real high-value volume, including red zone and deep targets, not just underneath work, and he’s expected to keep getting fed in high-leverage spots this year.”

“Parker Washington flashed legitimate breakout potential late in 2025, thriving as Jacksonville’s primary slot weapon once injuries opened up additional opportunity in the offense. The former Penn State receiver was extremely productive down the stretch (over 14 PPG from Weeks 9-18), dominating air yards and target share while showcasing strong efficiency metrics.”