When the Falcons drafted Kyle Pitts at No. 4 overall in the 2021 NFL draft, they knew they had a special offensive weapon. As a rookie, Pitts lived up to the hype, becoming only the second tight end in NFL history ever to catch at least 1,000 yards in their first season.
During Atlanta’s preseason game with the Jets (+4.5) on Monday night, Pitts showed that any already high expectations for his second season might be too low.
