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George Kittle vs Nico Collins

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
WRHouston TexansPPG LEADER
Nico Collins
PPG
12.7
Games
15
Rec
71
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
6
Targets
120
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

12.1 PPG12.7 PPG
11 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

George Kittle vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Nico Collins posted 12.7 PPG across 15 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 9, Nico Collins in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

12.7 PPG for Nico Collins versus 12.1 for George Kittle in 2025. The baseline favors Nico Collins, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Nico Collins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 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 Nico Collins average in 2025?

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.