Falcons TE Kyle Pitts sets career high against Buccaneers

TAMPA – Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had the best game of his career on Sunday, scoring multiple touchdowns for the first time.

First, the Falcons had a fumble recovered and a big fourth-down conversion for a touchdown in the opening minutes of their game on Sunday against the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

THIS IS OUR TIGHT END 😤#NationalTightEndsDay

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– Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 27, 2024

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​threw a pass over the defense to tight end Kyle Pitts on fourth down for a 36-yard touchdown with 12:52 left in the first quarter. A flag was lowered during the play, but the Bucs held the ball defensively and the Falcons declined. The Falcons took a 7-0 lead on a Younghoe Koo extra point.

It was Pitts' first touchdown catch since Week 1. He has 17 receptions in the last three games in recent weeks. and he got off to a great start in Week 8.

Pitts' second TD of his career was a 49-yarder in the second quarter that tied the game at 14-14.

It must be #NationalTightEndsDay 😏

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– Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 27, 2024