Kyle Pitts plays sparingly for Falcons in Week 4 matchup against Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
In the Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has had limited playing time. He has appeared on the field for only one snap during the first two offensive drives. The Falcons have opted for Charlie Woerner and Austin Hooper instead. Reports indicate that Pitts is not injured, which raises questions about his lack of involvement. He has recorded two catches for 20 yards over the first three games of the season, indicating struggles this year following a contract extension.
- •Kyle Pitts only played one snap in the first quarter.
- •Falcons are using Charlie Woerner and Austin Hooper instead of Pitts.
- •Pitts is not injured, according to Falcons reports.
- •He has just two catches for 20 yards in three games this season.
- •Pitts signed a three-year, $53 million contract extension this offseason.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Did Falcons bench Kyle Pitts? Atlanta TE playing sparingly early in Week 4 game
"Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has barely seen the field early in the Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints. Here's what we know.
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