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DK Metcalf vs George Kittle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPittsburgh Steelers
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9
TESan Francisco 49ersPPG LEADER
George Kittle
PPG
12.1
Games
11
Rec
57
Rec Yds
628
Rec TDs
7
Targets
69
Bye
Week 9

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10.5 PPG12.1 PPG
15 GP11 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 9

DK Metcalf vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?

Comparing DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) against George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 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.

The Bottom Line

12.1 PPG for George Kittle versus 10.5 for DK Metcalf in 2025. The baseline favors George Kittle, 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 DK Metcalf or George Kittle in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to DK Metcalf's 10.5 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 DK Metcalf and George Kittle average in 2025?

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

Do DK Metcalf and George Kittle share a bye week?

Yes, both DK Metcalf and George Kittle share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.