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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs George KittleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to George Kittle's 12.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 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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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

TESan Francisco 49ers#3

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

George Kittle

Head to Head

13.8 PPG12.1 PPG

14 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 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.

Davante Adams vs George Kittle: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 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.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 11, 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: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored George Kittle by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Davante Adams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	12.1
Games Played	14	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	133
Receptions	60	57
Rec/Game	4.3	5.2
Receiving Yards	789	628
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	57.1
Receiving TDs	14	7
Targets	114	69
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.3
Age	33	32
Experience	11 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 12.1 for George Kittle in 2025. The baseline favors Davante Adams, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.