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Pitts Silent: Falcons' Star TE's Slow Start Puzzles Fans
8 Nov
Summary
- Kyle Pitts is healthy and active but had no catches in the first two drives.
- The Falcons use multiple tight ends, who are better blockers, near the goal line.
- Charlie Woerner scored a touchdown due to a play-action pass, not Pitts' error.
Atlanta Falcons' tight end Kyle Pitts, jersey number 8, began Sunday's Week 9 game against the Cincinnati Bengals with limited involvement. Despite being healthy and active, Pitts did not record a reception during the Falcons' initial scoring drives. The team successfully scored a touchdown via Charlie Woerner and a field goal from Nick Folk in their opening possessions.
Pitts' lack of early targets has sparked familiar questions among fans. The Falcons frequently employ four tight ends, including Woerner, Nick Muse, and Austin Hooper, often utilizing them near the goal line due to their superior blocking capabilities. This strategic deployment facilitated Woerner's touchdown through a play-action pass, a situation attributed to team strategy rather than any fault of Pitts.
During the game's early stages, Pitts was present on most offensive snaps, and a pass from Michael Penix Jr. was slightly off-target, preventing a potential catch. Pitts wears jersey number 8, aligning with other Falcons' skill players who sport single-digit numbers, such as Drake London (5) and Bijan Robinson (7).
