"Pitts hauled in 11 of his 12 targets for 166 yards and three touchdowns, setting new career milestones across the board. It felt like the former number four overall pick had been building up to this moment with his most recent performances, and the Florida man was finally able to have the breakout game his supporters had been dreaming of."
"Pitts is still one of the most polarizing players on the roster, and his ascension may be considered too little too late by some, but regardless of how you feel about the tight end, finishing the season strong is good for everybody. Pitts is a pending unrestricted free agent, which means he could factor into the compensatory pick formula if he signs a big deal elsewhere. The Falcons could also use a franchise tag on Pitts and explore a tag-and-trade situation."
"It is worth noting that this breakout has coincided with Drake London's absence. Pitts stepping up during this time is what he's supposed to do, but what fans want to see these performances when both are on the field. Will Pitts go back to being an afterthought, or can this team finally figure out the formula to maximize him while the team's WR1 is on the field?"
Kyle Pitts caught 11 of 12 targets for 166 yards and three touchdowns, setting career milestones and delivering a breakout performance. The former No. 4 overall pick had shown signs of growth in recent games. Pitts remains a polarizing roster figure, and his late-season surge may come too late for some. As a pending unrestricted free agent, his performance could affect compensatory-pick calculations or prompt the Falcons to consider a franchise tag or a tag-and-trade. The breakout coincided with Drake London's absence, and evaluation will focus on whether Pitts can sustain production with London back. London’s return to practice opens a three-game sample to assess the team's trio of first-round investments.
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