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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Tetairoa McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Tetairoa McMillan over Kyle Pitts in 2026.

Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG in 2025 to Kyle Pitts's 9.8, a 0.7 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. Tetairoa McMillan is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Kyle Pitts is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tetairoa McMillan (10.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Kyle Pitts (9.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TEAtlanta Falcons#6

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

WRCarolina Panthers#26PPG LEADER

Tetairoa McMillan

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Tetairoa McMillan

Head to Head

9.8 PPG10.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 3 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Kyle Pitts vs Tetairoa McMillan: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) against Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Carolina Panthers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tetairoa McMillan posted 10.5 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Kyle Pitts has his bye in Week 11, Tetairoa McMillan in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tetairoa McMillan outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tetairoa McMillan scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Tetairoa McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Pitts	Tetairoa McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	10.5
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	167	179
Receptions	88	70
Rec/Game	5.2	4.1
Receiving Yards	928	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	54.6	59.6
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	118	122
Target Share/Game	6.9	7.2
Age	25	23
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tetairoa McMillan at 10.5 PPG, 0.7 points per game above Kyle Pitts's 9.8. 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 Kyle Pitts or Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tetairoa McMillan has the edge at 10.5 PPG compared to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Tetairoa McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.