George Kittle or Luther Burden IIIWho 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. Luther Burden III is a Chicago Bears wide receiver who averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 6 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

WRChicago Bears#30 WR

Luther Burden III

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

361

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs Luther Burden III: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Kittle	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	9.6
Games Played	6	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	58
Receptions	26	31
Rec/Game	4.3	5.2
Receiving Yards	337	361
Rec Yds/Game	56.2	60.2
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	36	43
Target Share/Game	6.0	7.2
Age	33	22
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for George Kittle and Luther Burden III 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 Luther Burden III averaged 9.6.

Should I draft George Kittle or Luther Burden III in 2026 fantasy football?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Luther Burden III averaged 9.6 across 6. 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 Luther Burden III average in 2026?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Luther Burden III averaged 9.6 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Luther Burden III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Luther Burden III (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.