Kraft
TE · GB vs CAR
FinalGB 27 – 19 CAR
Final points17.3pts
projected 11.7
Pitts
TE · ATL @ TB
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points8.8pts
Kyle Pitts or Tucker Kraft: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Highlights
KraftTE · GB vs CARUsually 10.2+1.5pts this week
Helps him
- +0.8ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.42 touchdowns, above his usual 0.29.
Hurts him
- 7.5floorA quiet week could drop to about 7.5 points.
PittsTE · ATL @ TBUsually 9.0−0.2pts this week
Helps him
- +1.4pts2 linesReceiving yards 35.5 (usual 27.3) and catches 3.5 (usual 2.9) both sit above his usual.
- TBvs TEsEdgeTB is the 8th softest defense for tight ends.
- +8.1last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 8.1 points above his season average.
- 3games in a rowHe has scored a touchdown in 3 straight games.
Hurts him
- −1.7ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.29 touchdowns, below his usual 0.57.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionKraft: 11.7 (best)Pitts: 8.8
TD pointsof the projectionKraft: 2.5 (best)Pitts: 1.7
Expected TDsthis weekKraft: 0.42 (best)Pitts: 0.29
Projected team pointsKraft: 25.5 (best)Pitts: 20.5
Red zone targetsper gameKraft: 1.1 (best)Pitts: 0.9
Role
Snap shareKraft: 82% (best)Pitts: 59%
Usage worthptsKraft: 10.8 (best)Pitts: 6.7
Target shareKraft: 16% (best)Pitts: 13%
Targets / gameKraft: 6.1 (best)Pitts: 3.9
Air yards shareKraft: 10%Pitts: 11% (best)
Vacated targets this weekKraft: 8.8 (best)Pitts: 0.0
RZ target shareKraft: 20%Pitts: 24% (best)
Inside 10 target shareKraft: 17%Pitts: 36% (best)
Catch rateKraft: 67%Pitts: 74% (best)
SeparationKraft: 3.4 yds (best)Pitts: 2.7 yds
YAC over expectedKraft: +1.1Pitts: +2.0 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredKraft: Earned by usage 10.8Scored 10.2Pitts: Earned by usage 6.7Scored 9.0
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsKraft: In linePitts: Above
WOPRKraft: 0.31 (best)Pitts: 0.29
Range
FloorKraft: 7.5 (best)Pitts: 3.4
CeilingKraft: 18.5 (best)Pitts: 15.2
Points from TDssteadier when lowerKraft: 17%Pitts: 38%
Big weeks (15+ pts)Kraft: 14%Pitts: 29% (best)
Dud weeks (under 5 pts)lower is betterKraft: 14% (best)Pitts: 43%
SteadinessKraft: Very steady (best)±4.5 pts · 7 gamesPitts: Volatile±8.5 pts · 7 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionKraft: B-2026, 6 gmPitts: B (best)2026, 7 gm
Game scriptKraft: Expected to lead (best)Pitts: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterKraft: 1.2 (best)Pitts: 1.7
Defense funnelKraft: NeutralPitts: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedKraft: 6th (tough)Pitts: 14th (average) (best)
Starting QBKraft: Love (Active)Pitts: Penix (Active)
Opp defender outKraft: Phillips (LB)Pitts: None listed
WeatherKraft: No concernPitts: Outdoor73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rain
Roof / surfacegrassKraft: OpenPitts: Open
Rest / scheduleKraft: Short week (4d)Pitts: Normal
Opp paceKraft: 6th (fast) (best)Pitts: 14th (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameKraft: 0.7 (best)23rd (soft)Pitts: 0.618th (average)
Opp catch rate allowedKraft: 60%3rd (tough)Pitts: 70% (best)12th (average)
Form
Last 3 avgKraft: 11.7Pitts: 17.1 (best)
Last 5 avgKraft: 11.6Pitts: 12.1 (best)
vs seasonKraft: +1.5 (Rising)Pitts: +8.1 (Rising) (best)
Yards per route runKraft: 1.52 (best)Pitts: 1.41
Receiving aDOTKraft: 5.6Pitts: 5.0
Target share trendKraft: SteadyPitts: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesKraft: 87% (best)Pitts: 80%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterKraft: TE3 (best)Pitts: TE14
Yards linereceivingKraft: 46.0 (best)Pitts: 35.5
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