Kyle Pitts Sr. vs Trey McBride
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
Trey McBride- Higher projection: 235 vs 172 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 17 vs 75
- More points per game: 18.6 vs 9.0
Kyle Pitts Sr. and Trey McBride are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Trey McBride holds the edge in expert consensus (TE1 to TE6). Trey McBride typically comes off the board first, around pick 26 (round 3) to Kyle Pitts Sr.'s pick 68. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Trey McBride at 235 PPR points (13.8 per game) versus Kyle Pitts Sr. at 172.
Last season Trey McBride carried the heavier workload (91% snap share, 78 touches to Kyle Pitts Sr.'s 27), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Trey McBride is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sr. | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 235 |
| Points / game | 9.0 | 18.6 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #75 | #17 |
| ADP | 68 | 26 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE15 | TE1 |
| Snap share | 59% | 91% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 17 |
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Bye week | 11 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Kyle Pitts Sr. or Trey McBride.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kyle Pitts Sr. or Trey McBride in 2026?
Trey McBride is a clear call over Kyle Pitts Sr. for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Trey McBride?
Trey McBride carries the higher 2026 projection at 235 PPR points (13.8 per game), compared with 172 for Kyle Pitts Sr..
Where are Kyle Pitts Sr. and Trey McBride being drafted?
Trey McBride has an ADP around pick 26 (round 3), while Kyle Pitts Sr. goes closer to pick 68 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Trey McBride?
Expert consensus ranks Trey McBride (TE1) ahead of Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE6) for 2026.
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