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George Kittle vs Jaylen Warren

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
RBPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
Jaylen Warren
PPG
12.3
Games
16
Rush Yds
958
Rush TDs
6
Rec
40
Rec Yds
333
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

12.1 PPG12.3 PPG
11 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 9

George Kittle vs Jaylen Warren: Who Should You Start?

Comparing George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Jaylen Warren (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Jaylen Warren posted 12.3 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.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren outscored George Kittle by 0.2 PPG in 2025 (12.3 to 12.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Jaylen Warren in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 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 Jaylen Warren average in 2025?

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

Do George Kittle and Jaylen Warren share a bye week?

Yes, both George Kittle and Jaylen Warren share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.