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George Kittle vs Rashee Rice

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
WRKansas City ChiefsPPG LEADER
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

12.1 PPG15.5 PPG
11 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

George Kittle vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

Comparing George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Rashee Rice posted 15.5 PPG across 8 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, Rashee Rice in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

15.5 PPG for Rashee Rice versus 12.1 for George Kittle in 2025. The baseline favors Rashee Rice, 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 Rashee Rice in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 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 Rashee Rice average in 2025?

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.