3 Falcons to watch against the Browns in Week 4
By John Suchan
No. 2: Kyle Pitts, TE
Kyle Pitts, a second-year tight end, is off to a decent start this season and could have a big game against a Cleveland defense that has had a history of giving up big plays to opponent’s tight ends in the past.
Pitts had a good showing in Week 3 against Seattle as he caught five passes for 87 yards — although he didn’t do as well off the field.
He hasn’t scored a touchdown yet this season, but things could change this week. Pitts is an imposing athlete standing at 6-foot-6 and will draw a lot of defensive attention. Having both Pitts and London is an advantage for the Falcons and could be a matchup nightmare for the Browns.
Kyle Pitts has ARRIVED! https://t.co/KW9syPTQ0X
— PFF ATL Falcons (@PFF_Falcons) September 25, 2022
As a rookie in 2021, Pitts caught 68 passes for 1,026 yards but only one touchdown after being one of the centerpieces of the team’s offense. While he’s not off to those types of big numbers this season that could change soon and if that happens on Sunday then Cleveland could be in trouble.
One gets the sense that Pitts is close to having a breakout game any week now. He’s had a few near misses on big plays already this year. The Browns’ secondary has been burned several times already this season and Atlanta will likely roll the dice a few times with Pitts.