Kyle Pitts vs Travis Kelce
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- Higher projection: 172 vs 171 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 98
- More points per game: 12.4 vs 11.4
Kyle Pitts and Travis Kelce are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE10). Kyle Pitts typically comes off the board first, around pick 68 (round 6) to Travis Kelce's pick 89. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Kyle Pitts at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Travis Kelce at 171.
Last season Kyle Pitts carried the heavier workload (87% snap share, 118 touches to Travis Kelce's 109), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Kyle Pitts is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Pitts | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 171 |
| Points / game | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #75 | #98 |
| ADP | 68 | 89 |
| Positional rank | TE2 | TE3 |
| Snap share | 87% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 12 |
| Age | 25 | 36 |
| Bye week | 11 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Kyle Pitts or Travis Kelce.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kyle Pitts or Travis Kelce in 2026?
Kyle Pitts is a clear call over Travis Kelce for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Kyle Pitts or Travis Kelce?
Kyle Pitts carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 171 for Travis Kelce.
Where are Kyle Pitts and Travis Kelce being drafted?
Kyle Pitts has an ADP around pick 68 (round 6), while Travis Kelce goes closer to pick 89 (round 8).
Who is ranked higher, Kyle Pitts or Travis Kelce?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts (TE6) ahead of Travis Kelce (TE10) for 2026.
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