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Kyle Pitts stays inactive in Falcons’ slow start against Packers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 3:25 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Kyle Pitts stays inactive in Falcons’ slow start against Packers

Summary

Kyle Pitts is active for the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers. Despite his status, Pitts has struggled to make an impact, recording only one catch in the first two weeks of the season. The Falcons' starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returned, but his opening drive ended poorly, including an interception. The Falcons seek to improve their pass game after a slow start this season as they play under the lights at Lambeau Field.

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Key Details

•Kyle Pitts is active and playing against the Packers.
•Pitts had no catches in Week 1 and one in Week 2.
•Michael Penix Jr. returned as starting quarterback for the Falcons.
•Penix's first drive included an interception.
•The Falcons aim to boost their offensive performance.

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3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Is Kyle Pitts Playing Tonight? Why Falcons’ TE Slow Star Continues in Week 3

What they're saying

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The Atlanta Falcons got their starting quarterback back on Thursday Night Football in Week 3. Michael Penix Jr., after two weeks of Cooper Rush, took the QB job back over, and with it came lots of hope for Atlanta. The problem is that his opening drive didn’t go well. After a completion to Bijan Robinson, […] The post Is Kyle Pitts Playing Tonight? Why Falcons’ TE Slow Star Continues in Week 3 appeared first on HEAVY.
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