AJ Barner vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between AJ Barner and George Kittle is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Seattle Seahawks tight end put up 7.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 12.1 in 11. A 5.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 5.0 points favors George Kittle, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. AJ Barner had 52 catches for 519 yards; George Kittle posted 57 for 628. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
AJ Barner has his bye in Week 10, and George Kittle rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
