Kyle Pitts

The Falcons lost one of their best offensive players potentially for the rest of the season in tight end Kyle Pitts, who was placed on injured reserve this week with a torn MCL. Quarterback Marcus Mariota said this week that losing Pitts is “tough,” though he noted the tight end was in good spirits. Still, [more]

Coach Arthur Smith said Wednesday that Pitts (knee) will require surgery to address his injury, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Pitts likely has a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Falcons WR Drake London found the end zone in Sunday s win over Chicago. He created a ton of separation for a short-range score. That 1st quarter catch marked his only one of the day, though. London s 3 targets represented a 15% team share, as Marcus Mariota remained a low-volume passer. Kyle Pitts is slated to miss time with a knee injury, so perhaps the rookie s involvement will tick up a bit. Still, it s hard to bank on a major turnaround given the run-heavy environment. Atlanta faces the Commanders in Week 12.

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts and defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham have both been put on injured reserve, with a source telling ESPN's Adam Schefter that surgery is likely for Pitts.