MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Kyle Pitts saw the coverage on the outside and knew – knew – he’d at least have a chance. It was what the Atlanta Falcons had been hoping for consistently Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, what they started to see more and more.
Man-to-man defense. One player for Pitts to beat. In college at Florida, it took him until his junior year to feel comfortable enough to believe he would win that matchup almost every time. In the NFL, it has taken the rookie tight end less than half a season.
Xavien Howard, one of the premier cornerbacks in the NFL, was lined up opposite on the right side.