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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs George KittleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Brock Bowers's 12.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, George Kittle and Brock Bowers are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TELas Vegas Raiders#4

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

George Kittle

Head to Head

12.0 PPG12.1 PPG

12 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and George Kittle at 55%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brock Bowers vs George Kittle: The Full Breakdown

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 13 while George Kittle is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. 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 Brock Bowers by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brock Bowers played 12 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Brock Bowers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brock Bowers scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Brock Bowers saw 86 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Brock Bowers is 9 years younger than George Kittle (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	12.1
Games Played	12	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	133
Receptions	64	57
Rec/Game	5.3	5.2
Receiving Yards	680	628
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	57.1
Receiving TDs	7	7
Targets	86	69
Target Share/Game	7.2	6.3
Age	23	32
Experience	1 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Kittle at 12.1 PPG, 0.1 points per game above Brock Bowers's 12.0. 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 Brock Bowers or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Brock Bowers's 12.0 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 Brock Bowers and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or George Kittle a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

George Kittle outscored Brock Bowers by 0.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.