George Kittle or Justin JeffersonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is a San Francisco 49ers tight end who averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Justin Jefferson is a Minnesota Vikings wide receiver who averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TESan Francisco 49ers#4 TE

George Kittle

PPG

12.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

337

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRMinnesota Vikings#15 WR

Justin Jefferson

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

258

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs Justin Jefferson: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Kittle	Justin Jefferson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	13.6
Games Played	6	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	54
Receptions	26	19
Rec/Game	4.3	4.8
Receiving Yards	337	258
Rec Yds/Game	56.2	64.5
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	36	24
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.0
Age	33	27
Experience	9 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Justin Jefferson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for George Kittle and Justin Jefferson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, George Kittle averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Justin Jefferson averaged 13.6.

Should I draft George Kittle or Justin Jefferson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Justin Jefferson averaged 13.6 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did George Kittle and Justin Jefferson average in 2026?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Justin Jefferson averaged 13.6 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Justin Jefferson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Justin Jefferson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.