Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on Kyle Pitts

TE14 limited by Penix's worst EPA/attempt since 2019; Bengals red zone defense 4th best

Ranked TE14 vs Bengals in Madrid. Posted 2 catches for 6 scoreless yards last week despite being wide open on a crosser that could have gone 60–70 yards if completed. Primary concern is QB Michael Penix Jr.'s uncharacteristically poor performance—worst EPA-adjusted yards per attempt since Sam Darnold in 2019—which severely limits upside despite a favorable matchup. Bengals defense is bend-don't-break (24th EPA per play from goal line to 21-yard line but 4th best in red zone), further limiting TD upside. Ian Hartitz worried about Pitts overall, more so because of Penix's struggles.

Kyle PittsTE · ATLPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight