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Derrick Henry vs George Kittle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBBaltimore RavensPPG LEADER
Derrick Henry
PPG
16.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,595
Rush TDs
16
Rec
15
Rec Yds
150
Bye
Week 14
TESan Francisco 49ers
George Kittle
PPG
12.1
Games
11
Rec
57
Rec Yds
628
Rec TDs
7
Targets
69
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

16.0 PPG12.1 PPG
17 GP11 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 9

Derrick Henry vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) against George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 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.

Derrick Henry has his bye in Week 14, George Kittle in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry outscored George Kittle by 3.9 PPG in 2025 (16.0 to 12.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or George Kittle in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 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 Derrick Henry and George Kittle average in 2025?

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 14, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.