NFC South

Falcons’ Kyle Pitts feels prepared for his NFL debut Sunday

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts played only two snaps in the exhibition season and can’t wait for the regular-season opener on Sunday. The Falcons, trying to rebound from a 4-12 season, will host the Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “I’ll be very excited,” Pitts said. “I’ve been waiting my whole life. I’ve been wanting to play in the NFL my whole life.” Despite the light exhibition workload, Pitts, who was selected No 4 overall in the draft, believes coach Arthur Smith and quarterback Matt Ryan have him prepared. “I think during the week …