Was reading and they say a very good chance he does. ‘Excellent’ Chance Pitta Plays, But In Limited Role All signs point to tight end Dennis Pitta playing in his first game of the season against the Vikings. He’s received an increased workload in practice, seen a specialist in New York and word on the street is the he’ll play Sunday … just don’t expect a huge role for him. “I'm hearing there's an excellent chance he plays on a limited basis Sunday,” The Baltimore Sun’s Aaron Wilson said in an online fan chat.