George Kittle vs Harold Fannin: Who Should You Start?
Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.1 fantasy points per game in 11 games. Harold Fannin (Cleveland Browns) came in at 9.4 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
George Kittle carries a 2.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. George Kittle had 57 catches for 628 yards; Harold Fannin posted 72 for 731. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: George Kittle sits Week 9 while Harold Fannin is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
