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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs George KittleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Amari Cooper's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, George Kittle (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Amari Cooper (11.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

George Kittle

Head to Head

11.2 PPG12.1 PPG

16 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Amari Cooper vs George Kittle: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amari Cooper (WR, Buffalo Bills) against George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while George Kittle posted 12.1 PPG across 11 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Amari Cooper has his bye in Week 12, George Kittle in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Amari Cooper by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Amari Cooper contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•George Kittle scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amari Cooper vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	12.1
Games Played	16	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	133
Receptions	65	57
Rec/Game	4.1	5.2
Receiving Yards	782	628
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	57.1
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	95	69
Target Share/Game	5.9	6.3
Age	-	32
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, George Kittle holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Amari Cooper's 11.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Amari Cooper and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.