The Atlanta Falcons fans went crazy last game as Kyle Pitts delivered a historic performance in a 29-28 come-from-behind victory. This performance from the Falcons tight end puts him alongside Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe . Naturally, Sharpe noticed.

On his Nightcap podcast, Sharpe explained why it’s special. “Tonight he was a receiver, he wasn’t a retriever. He played his a-s off,” he said while breaking down the outing.

Pitts went for 11 catches, 166 yards, and three scores. According to ESPN Research, no tight end had done that since Sharpe himself back in 1996. Since 1970, only five tight ends have touched those numbers in one game. Pitts joined Sharpe, Kellen Winslow , Todd Christensen , and Rich Caster .

However, despite this rare feat, Sharpe also kept it real for P

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