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George Kittle vs Ja'Marr Chase

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TESan Francisco 49ers
George Kittle
PPG
12.1
Games
11
Rec
57
Rec Yds
628
Rec TDs
7
Targets
69
Bye
Week 9
WRCincinnati BengalsPPG LEADER
Ja'Marr Chase
PPG
15.7
Games
16
Rec
125
Rec Yds
1,412
Rec TDs
8
Targets
185
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

12.1 PPG15.7 PPG
11 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 12

George Kittle vs Ja'Marr Chase: Who Should You Start?

Comparing George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Ja'Marr Chase (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Ja'Marr Chase posted 15.7 PPG across 16 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.

George Kittle has his bye in Week 9, Ja'Marr Chase in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Ja'Marr Chase holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.7 points per game. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 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 George Kittle and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.