George Kittle vs Theo Johnson: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between George Kittle and Theo Johnson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers tight end put up 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 11 games; Theo Johnson of the New York Giants averaged 7.0 in 15. A 5.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 5.1 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.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. George Kittle had 57 catches for 628 yards; Theo Johnson posted 45 for 528. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
George Kittle has his bye in Week 9, and Theo Johnson rests in Week 11. 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.
