Kyle Pitts vs Trey McBride
Trey McBride holds a 65.5% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/18/2026
THE CASE FOR PITTS
Pitts still has the rarest ceiling trait at TE: true downfield/WR-like athleticism and a historical early-career breakout profile, which keeps his long-term upside intact. He's younger and, if Atlanta’s passing volume/efficiency rises, he’s one of the few TEs who can swing matchups with spike-week yardage. At a much lower cost than McBride, he’s a classic buy-low bet on talent + eventual QB stability producing an elite season.
THE CASE FOR MCBRIDE
McBride has already shown the most bankable TE trait in dynasty: high-end target earning and weekly usage, translating to a strong floor and real TE1 overall upside. Arizona’s offensive structure feeds him volume and red-zone chances, making him easier to project week-to-week than Pitts. Paying up is justified because he’s already delivering the profile you’re hoping Pitts becomes, with less uncertainty.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
McBride—he’s the safer weekly advantage at TE and the price premium is easier to justify when you’re buying points now.
Pitts—at the discount, you’re buying asymmetric upside and insulating downside relative to McBride’s much higher market cost.
McBride is the better asset straight up, but the 55% value gap makes Pitts the better buy if you’re optimizing for price vs ceiling.
11.7% of champions
Kyle Pitts was on 813 championship rosters
19.3% of champions
Trey McBride was on 1,347 championship rosters
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Worth more?
McBride is worth more today due to proven volume and production, but Pitts offers better value per cost at current prices.
Trade?
If you’re moving Pitts for McBride, try to keep the add-on modest (a 2nd/3rd tier piece), and if you’re moving McBride, demand a 1st+ type of kicker.
Superflex?
In SF the gap can compress slightly because firsts/starting QBs matter more, but McBride still ranks ahead unless you’re explicitly playing a value build with Pitts.
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