1. Buffalo Bills
Yes, the Bills already have Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid, however, neither has the ceiling of Kyle Pitts. Consider what Josh Allen and the offense have accomplished with Mack Hollins. A player who couldn't keep his spot in Atlanta's rotation is playing a pivotal role in the AFC Championship game. Josh Allen is an elevator at quarterback and if there was a team that would get Pitts back on track it is the Bills.
A lot of this depends on how the AFC plays out this weekend and if the team needs to make a big move. A Super Bowl appearance or win could completely change this. For that to happen the Bills will have to beat Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Kansas City. A tall task before you factor in the flags that always seem to benefit the Chiefs in key spots.
If the Bills fall short yet again, they are going to need to make moves to sell their fanbase on 2025 finally being their year. Kyle Pitts is a great step in that direction and wouldn't cost the Bills more than a day-two draft pick. For Atlanta, you get Pitts out of the conference and a chance to put his career back on track.
2. Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals have a long offseason ahead of reliving every game they were just a play short. The reality of their failure isn't on the offense but a cheap front office. Jessie Bates signing with the Falcons is a great example of the type of defensive pieces they are letting walk away. It is Joe Burrow and his receiver against the world and that is going to get even tougher.
It would be shocking to see Cincy be able to retain receiver Tee Higgins this offseason. Arguably the top pass catcher hitting the market the receiver is going to be sought after by teams looking to set up their young quarterback. A great consolation prize for the Bengals that would fit their budget is Kyle Pitts.
The Bengals aren't a team that typically makes splashy trades but with Joe Burrow missing the playoffs back-to-back seasons an exception must be made. The quarterback is far too elite not to give him every chance to go on a surprise run. Pitts would be a great target when you consider how Burrow plays the position. Kyle Pitts would again leave the conference and join a contender with an elite quarterback.
3. Houston Texans
The Texans can continue to complain about poor calls made against them in their playoff loss to the Chiefs. The complaints are understandable and valid, however, if they're being honest even if the one-sided calls didn't happen Houston isn't winning that game. The Texans lack the offensive firepower to compete with a team like Kansas City.
A big part of that has been consistent injuries that changed the offense. Losing Diggs for the season was the first red flag and Tank Dell's devastating knee injury was the final blow to their season. Diggs is set to hit free agency and Dell is going to be missing for quite some time. Joe Mixon and Nico Collins are a great start but in the AFC you need far more. Even adding Kyle Pitts isn't enough to put you over the top but it is a step in the right direction.
C.J. Stroud is another top tier quarterback who has a chance to get the most out of Pitts. The Falcons would keep the former top draft pick out of their conference while giving the pass catcher his best chance to put his career back on track. If the Falcons are going to trade Pitts that is the path to follow.