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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs George KittleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, George Kittle (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Garrett Wilson (11.6 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 York Jets#16

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

George Kittle

Head to Head

11.6 PPG12.1 PPG

7 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Garrett Wilson vs George Kittle: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) against George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 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.

Garrett Wilson has his bye in Week 13, 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: Garrett Wilson (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?

•George Kittle outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•George Kittle played 11 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means George Kittle contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•George Kittle scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•George Kittle saw 69 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Garrett Wilson is 7 years younger than George Kittle (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	12.1
Games Played	7	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	133
Receptions	36	57
Rec/Game	5.1	5.2
Receiving Yards	395	628
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	57.1
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	59	69
Target Share/Game	8.4	6.3
Age	25	32
Experience	3 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

12.1 PPG for George Kittle versus 11.6 for Garrett Wilson 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 Garrett Wilson or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.