Brock Bowers vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?
Brock Bowers (12.0 PPG) and George Kittle (12.1 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Brock Bowers played 12 games for the Las Vegas Raiders; George Kittle suited up 11 times for the San Francisco 49ers.
A 0.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brock Bowers had 64 catches for 680 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brock Bowers sits Week 10 while George Kittle is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
