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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

George Kittle vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Rome Odunze's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, George Kittle (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Rome Odunze (10.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRChicago Bears#28

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

George Kittle

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

12.1 PPG10.3 PPG

11 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

George Kittle vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Comparing George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Rome Odunze (WR, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Rome Odunze posted 10.3 PPG across 12 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 8, Rome Odunze in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rome Odunze played 12 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Rome Odunze contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•George Kittle scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Rome Odunze saw 90 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Rome Odunze is 8 years younger than George Kittle (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Kittle	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	10.3
Games Played	11	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	133	124
Receptions	57	44
Rec/Game	5.2	3.7
Receiving Yards	628	661
Rec Yds/Game	57.1	55.1
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	69	90
Target Share/Game	6.3	7.5
Age	32	24
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

George Kittle outscored Rome Odunze by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 10.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Rome Odunze's 10.3 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 Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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