Fantasy Football: Tight End Preview

“It’s been a weird, but good journey,” said Kyle Pitts, nearly five months before becoming the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history. Repeatedly described as a “Unicorn” throughout the scouting process, Pitts is one of the most divisive players in fantasy circles.

He also represents the evolution of the tight end position and the dilemma it presents to fans of the virtual game.

In 2016, when Pitts’ playing career as a TE began, the highest reception total for a tight end was 86 catches (Dennis Pitta), the most yards recorded was 1,125 (Travis Kelce), and spikes maxed out at 8 (Cameron Brate and Hunter Henry). Last year, the field was still top-heavy, but the increase in production was…