Kyle Pitts Expected to Thrive in Versatile Role with the Falcons in 2024

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18/07/2024 21h37

In an exciting development for Atlanta Falcons fans, tight end Kyle Pitts is set to take on a multi-faceted role in the team's offense during the upcoming 2024 season. According to offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, Pitts will not only line up at tight end but also split out wide as a wide receiver.

This switch in positioning opens up a world of new possibilities for the talented Pitts, who had an impressive rookie season with 1,000 receiving yards at the age of 21. While his potential has never been in doubt, the shortcomings of the Falcons' passing game had led to some questioning Pitts' abilities.

Under the guidance of Robinson, a former passing game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, Pitts is expected to see significant playing time and a diverse route tree. The offensive system, influenced by Rams head coach Sean McVay, tends to keep key personnel on the field and distribute targets to the primary players in the offense.

For fantasy football managers, the frustration of seeing Pitts used sparingly in his rookie year under head coach Arthur Smith should now be a thing of the past. With a new offensive scheme and the presence of quarterback Kirk Cousins, Pitts is poised for positive regression in 2024.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets is also predicted to make a substantial leap in performance this season. After enduring a challenging environment with several different quarterbacks in 2023, Wilson now sees the return of Aaron Rodgers as the team's signal-caller.

With the departure of subpar quarterbacks such as Zach Wilson and a renewed hope for stability under Rodgers, Wilson is expected to benefit from improved accuracy and a greater number of catchable targets. In the previous two seasons, the Jets ranked fourth in the NFL for having the highest rate of uncatchable passes, which significantly affected Wilson's catchable target rate.

As the 2024 season approaches, both Pitts and Wilson have become prime targets for fantasy football enthusiasts. The changes in their respective offenses and the emergence of competent quarterbacks have set the stage for a potentially fruitful season for the talented pair.

Fans eagerly await the start of the season to witness the exploits of Kyle Pitts as he showcases his versatility and brings a new dimension to the Falcons' passing game. Similarly, Garrett Wilson aims to make a significant impact, leaving behind the struggles of the past and flourishing under the guidance of a proven quarterback.

It remains to be revealed just how impactful these role changes and improved playing environments will be for both players, but the 2024 season certainly holds promise for both Pitts and Wilson, leaving fans and fantasy managers alike filled with anticipation.

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