Is Kyle Pitts playing tonight? Falcons TE's status revealed for Week 2 Fantasy Football

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Kyle Pitts has been in the spotlight ahead of the Atlanta Falcons Week 2 clash against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. The tight end, born in Philadelphia, is in line to play his first professional game at Lincoln Financial Field.

Is Kyle Pitts playing tonight vs. Eagles?

Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts - Source: Getty
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts - Source: Getty

Barring any late injury or setback, Kyle Pitts will play against the Eagles on Monday night. The tight end is active on the Falcons roster and will be available for selection for coach Raheem Morris. He also trained with his Atlanta team in the build-up to the Week 2 game.

From a fantasy manager's point of view, Pitts could rake in a good haul of points in Week 2. The tight end will be playing at his hometown stadium for the first time in his pro career and will want to put on a show, albeit suiting up for Atlanta.

Furthermore, Pitts has been one of quarterback Kirk Cousins' preferred targets. The tight end caught three receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown in Atlanta's 18-10 loss in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pitts tallied 11.6 fantasy points in the Falcons' season opener and will want to build on those points in Week 2.

The Falcons drafted him fourth overall in 2021. He hit the ground running in the big league, earning a Pro Bowl honor in his rookie year. Last season, Pitts recorded 667 yards on 53 receptions and caught three touchdowns.

NFL 2024 Week 2: How to watch Eagles vs. Falcons? TV schedule and live stream details

The Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons game will be broadcast live on ESPN. Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (analysis) will be in the announcer's booth for the network while Lisa Salters will report from the sidelines.

Fans can also livestream the Eagles-Falcons game on Fubo and NFL+.

  • Date: Monday, Sept. 16, 2024
  • Live stream: Fubo or NFL+
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. EDT
  • TV: ESPN
  • Venue: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia

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Edited by Krutik Jain