Dawson Knox vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games in 2025, outscoring Dawson Knox (Buffalo Bills, 5.0 PPG) by 7.1 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
A 7.1-PPG gap gives George Kittle the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
George Kittle is the volume tight end in this matchup with 57 receptions for 628 yards, while Dawson Knox profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 36 catches). In weeks where Dawson Knox finds the end zone he out-scores George Kittle, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Dawson Knox is off Week 12 and George Kittle Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
