Jake Ferguson vs Kyle Pitts Sr.
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Kyle Pitts Sr.- Higher projection: 172 vs 160 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 124
- More points per game: 9.0 vs 7.4
Jake Ferguson and Kyle Pitts Sr. are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts Sr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE14). Kyle Pitts Sr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 68 (round 6) to Jake Ferguson's pick 100. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Kyle Pitts Sr. at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Jake Ferguson at 160.
Last season Kyle Pitts Sr. carried the heavier workload (59% snap share, 27 touches to Jake Ferguson's 24), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts Sr. is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Ferguson | Sr. |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 160 | 172 |
| Points / game | 7.4 | 9.0 |
| Games played | 6 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #124 | #75 |
| ADP | 100 | 68 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE26 | TE15 |
| Snap share | 68% | 59% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 6 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 14 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jake Ferguson or Kyle Pitts Sr..
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jake Ferguson or Kyle Pitts Sr. in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is a clear call over Jake Ferguson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jake Ferguson or Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Kyle Pitts Sr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 160 for Jake Ferguson.
Where are Jake Ferguson and Kyle Pitts Sr. being drafted?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has an ADP around pick 68 (round 6), while Jake Ferguson goes closer to pick 100 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Jake Ferguson or Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE6) ahead of Jake Ferguson (TE14) for 2026.
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