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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs George KittleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Brandon Aiyuk's 11.8 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. Brandon Aiyuk (11.8 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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WRSan Francisco 49ers#99

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

George Kittle

Head to Head

11.8 PPG12.1 PPG

13 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: 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.

Brandon Aiyuk vs George Kittle: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brandon Aiyuk (WR, San Francisco 49ers) against George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 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.

Brandon Aiyuk has his bye in Week 9, 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: Brandon Aiyuk (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 Brandon Aiyuk by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brandon Aiyuk played 13 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Brandon Aiyuk 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.
•Brandon Aiyuk saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	12.1
Games Played	13	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	133
Receptions	58	57
Rec/Game	4.5	5.2
Receiving Yards	762	628
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	57.1
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	82	69
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.3
Age	-	32
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Kittle at 12.1 PPG, 0.3 points per game above Brandon Aiyuk's 11.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 11.8 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 Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.