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George Kittle vs Saquon Barkley

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
RBPhiladelphia EaglesPPG LEADER
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

12.1 PPG13.4 PPG
11 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

George Kittle vs Saquon Barkley: Who Should You Start?

Comparing George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Saquon Barkley (RB, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Saquon Barkley posted 13.4 PPG across 16 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, Saquon Barkley in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

13.4 PPG for Saquon Barkley versus 12.1 for George Kittle in 2025. The baseline favors Saquon Barkley, 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 Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Saquon Barkley has the edge at 13.4 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 Saquon Barkley average in 2025?

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.