Report: Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts may have torn MCL

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetNovember 21, 2022 - 4:14pm

Cordarrelle Patterson set the record for most kickoff return TDs in NFL history with 103-yard kick return score and Marcus Mariota had one passing touchdown and added another one on the ground as the Atlanta Falcons edged the Chicago Bears 27-24.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, who was placed on the reserve/injured list Monday, has reportedly sustained a torn MCL that will require surgery, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

Pitts will seek a second opinion before proceeding, Rapoport added.

The 22-year-old Pitts caught three passes for 43 yards before leaving Sunday's game against the Bears. Atlanta edged Chicago to win 27-24.

Pitts has 28 receptions for 356 yards and two touchdowns during his sophomore season with the club.

The Falcons (5-6) are second in the NFC South Division and visit the Washington Commanders (6-5) during Week 12 this upcoming Sunday.

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