{
  "id": 9557816,
  "title": "Falcons news: Tommy Rees sounds off on Kyle Pitts after TE’s 1 catch in 2 games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/falcons-news-tommy-rees-sounds-off-on-kyle-pitts-after-tes-1-catch-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:16:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/falcons-news-tommy-rees-sounds-131606073.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Falcons are urgently seeking their first win of the 2026 season, which could be secured by wide receiver Michael Penix Jr. returning from injury to play in Week 3. Meanwhile, the team's tight end position has faced challenges, with Kyle Pitts only making a single reception for 15 yards in two games, and receiving just four total targets this season. Despite giving Pitts a $54 million contract extension, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees admitted that the Falcons need to find better ways to get Pitts involved in the passing game. Rees acknowledged that the team \"missed opportunities\" when it came to involving Pitts and vowed to do better. The Falcons will face the Packers at Lambeau Field on September 24 at 8:15 p.m. ET in a crucial matchup.",
  "summary": "The Atlanta Falcons desperately need to get their first win of the season. Atlanta will be getting QB Michael Penix Jr. back from injury for his 2026 debut in Week 3. Hopefully the return of Penix can help get one of Atlanta’s offensive superstars rolling in the passing game. Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees gave an interesting answer to a […] The post Falcons news: Tommy Rees sounds off…",
  "key_points": [
    "Falcons aim for first win of 2026 season",
    "Tight end Kyle Pitts had only 1 catch for 15 yards in 2 games",
    "Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees vows to improve Pitts' involvement"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}