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George Kittle vs Rico Dowdle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TESan Francisco 49ersPPG LEADER
George Kittle
PPG
12.1
Games
11
Rec
57
Rec Yds
628
Rec TDs
7
Targets
69
Bye
Week 9
RBPittsburgh Steelers
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

12.1 PPG11.6 PPG
11 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 9

George Kittle vs Rico Dowdle: Who Should You Start?

Comparing George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Rico Dowdle (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Rico Dowdle posted 11.6 PPG across 17 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.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, George Kittle holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Rico Dowdle's 11.6 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 Rico Dowdle average in 2025?

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

Do George Kittle and Rico Dowdle share a bye week?

Yes, both George Kittle and Rico Dowdle share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.