George Kittle or Mike GesickiWho 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. Mike Gesicki is a Cincinnati Bengals tight end who averaged 11.5 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

TECincinnati Bengals#6 TE

Mike Gesicki

PPG

11.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

159

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs Mike Gesicki: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Kittle	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	11.5
Games Played	6	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	46
Receptions	26	12
Rec/Game	4.3	3.0
Receiving Yards	337	159
Rec Yds/Game	56.2	39.8
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	36	17
Target Share/Game	6.0	4.3
Age	33	31
Experience	9 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for George Kittle and Mike Gesicki 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 Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5.

Should I draft George Kittle or Mike Gesicki in 2026 fantasy football?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5 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 Mike Gesicki average in 2026?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Mike Gesicki's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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