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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

George Kittle vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

George Kittle is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.1 PPG and 625 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Taysom Hill (5.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster George Kittle as the starter and Taysom Hill as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

George Kittle

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

12.1 PPG5.5 PPG

11 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, George Kittle is producing at 55% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means George Kittle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

George Kittle vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games in 2025, outscoring Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints, 5.5 PPG) by 6.6 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 6.6-PPG gap gives George Kittle the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

George Kittle is the volume tight end in this matchup with 57 receptions for 628 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores George Kittle, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: George Kittle is off Week 8 and Taysom Hill Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire George Kittle at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Taysom Hill is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 112 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Taysom Hill 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Kittle	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	5.5
Games Played	11	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	133	77
Receptions	57	18
Rec/Game	5.2	1.3
Receiving Yards	628	195
Rec Yds/Game	57.1	13.9
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	69	0
Target Share/Game	6.3	0.0
Age	32	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 12

Summary

George Kittle outscored Taysom Hill by 6.6 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 5.5). 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 Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.6 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is George Kittle or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

George Kittle outscored Taysom Hill by 6.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.