“I just work here,” Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts said in response to Atlanta’s latest quarterback change. The immensely talented former top-five pick has been through his share of signal-callers since being drafted in 2021.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) gets yards after the catch as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (54) attempts to make the tackle during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Kyle Pitts didn’t have a lot to say about the Atlanta Falcons benching Kirk Cousins. But what he did say, said a lot about the current state of the Falcons.

The offense moved the ball well, the defense scored two touchdowns, and the team officially got back in the playoff hunt. There are numerous studs from Sunday’s 27-point win over the Giants, but one undeniable dud. Check out this week’s studs and duds below:

The Michael Penix Jr. era has arrived in Atlanta. The Falcons rookie quarterback made his first start on Sunday, leading Atlanta to a dominant 34-7 win

The Falcons are assured of their best record since a 10-6 finish under coach Dan Quinn in 2017, their most recent playoff season. Quinn is in his first season as Washington's coach and has led the Commanders (10-5) to three straight wins, including Sunday's 36-33 victory over Philadelphia.

We’ll start with the Atlanta ... where Pitts has not lived up to the offseason hype as the former first-round pick has just two catches for 25 yards over his last three games. The Falcons ...

For a third consecutive season, Kyle Pitts has vastly underperformed expectations. Following a historic rookie campaign in which Pitts set multiple franchise records on the way to the Pro Bowl, injuries and poor quarterback play really hamstrung the 2021 4th overall pick.

The Atlanta Falcons have already used their 5th-year option on Kyle Pitts locking the tight-end in for the 2025 season. Still, it wouldn't be a surprise to see

As the Atlanta Falcons continue to try to keep their playoff hopes alive, things continue to go poorly for former first-round pick Kyle Pitts.

Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons will meet the Washington Commanders and their fourth-ranked passing defense (185.9 yards conceded per game) in Week 17, on Sunday at 8:20 PM ET. Is Pitts’ game against the Commanders this week a good time to start him in fantasy?