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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Olave vs George KittleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to George Kittle's 12.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chris Olave is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Chris Olave (13.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. George Kittle (12.1 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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WRNew Orleans Saints#9PPG LEADER

Chris Olave

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

100

Rec Yds

1,163

Rec TDs

Targets

156

Bye

Week 8

TESan Francisco 49ers#3

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Chris Olave

George Kittle

Head to Head

13.6 PPG12.1 PPG

16 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 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 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Chris Olave vs George Kittle: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Chris Olave (WR, New Orleans Saints) against George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chris Olave averaged 13.6 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.

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: Chris Olave (age 25) 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?

•Chris Olave outscored George Kittle by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chris Olave played 16 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Chris Olave contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chris Olave scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Chris Olave is 7 years younger than George Kittle (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Olave vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Olave	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	12.1
Games Played	16	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	133
Receptions	100	57
Rec/Game	6.3	5.2
Receiving Yards	1,163	628
Rec Yds/Game	72.7	57.1
Receiving TDs	9	7
Targets	156	69
Target Share/Game	9.8	6.3
Age	25	32
Experience	3 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Chris Olave holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.6 points per game. George Kittle averaged 12.1 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 Chris Olave or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to George Kittle's 12.1 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 Chris Olave and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 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 1.5 points per game.

Do Chris Olave and George Kittle share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Chris Olave and George Kittle share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.