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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

George Kittle vs Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to George Kittle's 12.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Ja'Marr Chase (15.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. George Kittle (12.1 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TESan Francisco 49ers#3

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

George Kittle

Ja'Marr Chase

Head to Head

12.1 PPG15.7 PPG

11 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

George Kittle vs Ja'Marr Chase: The Full Breakdown

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 8, Ja'Marr Chase in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Ja'Marr Chase at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. George Kittle is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored George Kittle by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Ja'Marr Chase contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ja'Marr Chase scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Ja'Marr Chase is 6 years younger than George Kittle (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs Ja'Marr Chase: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Kittle	Ja'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	15.7
Games Played	11	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	133	251
Receptions	57	125
Rec/Game	5.2	7.8
Receiving Yards	628	1,412
Rec Yds/Game	57.1	88.3
Receiving TDs	7	8
Targets	69	185
Target Share/Game	6.3	11.6
Age	32	26
Experience	8 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

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 8, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.