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George Kittle vs Terrance FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. George Kittle outscored Terrance Ferguson by 8.8 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, George Kittle is the clear pick. Terrance Ferguson profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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
11
Rec
57
Rec Yds
628
Rec TDs
7
Targets
69
Bye
Week 8
TELos Angeles Rams#99
Terrance Ferguson
PPG
3.3
Games
14
Rec
11
Rec Yds
231
Rec TDs
3
Targets
25
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
George Kittle
Terrance Ferguson

Head to Head

12.1 PPG3.3 PPG
11 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Terrance Ferguson: 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 Terrance Ferguson at 15%. That ranking gap means George Kittle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

George Kittle vs Terrance Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

George Kittle and Terrance Ferguson are at different tiers heading into 2026. The San Francisco 49ers tight end averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025, a full 8.8 points per game ahead of Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 with the Los Angeles Rams. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 8.8 points favors George Kittle, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

George Kittle is the volume tight end in this matchup with 57 receptions for 628 yards, while Terrance Ferguson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 11 catches). In weeks where Terrance Ferguson finds the end zone he out-scores George Kittle, but the floor gap is real.

George Kittle has his bye in Week 8, and Terrance Ferguson rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

George Kittle is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Terrance Ferguson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Terrance Ferguson (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • George Kittle outscored Terrance Ferguson by a projected 150 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Terrance Ferguson played 14 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Terrance Ferguson 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.
  • George Kittle saw 69 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • Terrance Ferguson is 9 years younger than George Kittle (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs Terrance Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGeorge KittleTerrance Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)12.13.3
Games Played1114
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)13346
Receptions5711
Rec/Game5.20.8
Receiving Yards628231
Rec Yds/Game57.116.5
Receiving TDs73
Targets6925
Target Share/Game6.31.8
Age3223
Experience8 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 6

Summary

12.1 PPG for George Kittle versus 3.3 for Terrance Ferguson in 2025. The baseline favors George Kittle, 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 Terrance Ferguson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 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 Terrance Ferguson average in 2025?

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 8.8 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Terrance Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Terrance Ferguson (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is George Kittle or Terrance Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

George Kittle outscored Terrance Ferguson by 8.8 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.