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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

George Kittle vs Wan'Dale RobinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Wan'Dale Robinson's 10.7 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. Wan'Dale Robinson (10.7 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

WRNew York Giants#23

Wan'Dale Robinson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

140

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

George Kittle

Wan'Dale Robinson

Head to Head

12.1 PPG10.7 PPG

11 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Wan'Dale Robinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #23 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

George Kittle vs Wan'Dale Robinson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Wan'Dale Robinson (WR, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Wan'Dale Robinson posted 10.7 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.

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. Wan'Dale Robinson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Wan'Dale Robinson by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Wan'Dale Robinson played 16 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Wan'Dale Robinson 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.
•Wan'Dale Robinson saw 140 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Wan'Dale Robinson is 7 years younger than George Kittle (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs Wan'Dale Robinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Kittle	Wan'Dale Robinson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	10.7
Games Played	11	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	133	171
Receptions	57	92
Rec/Game	5.2	5.8
Receiving Yards	628	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	57.1	63.4
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	69	140
Target Share/Game	6.3	8.8
Age	32	25
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

12.1 PPG for George Kittle versus 10.7 for Wan'Dale Robinson 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 Wan'Dale Robinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Wan'Dale Robinson's 10.7 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 Wan'Dale Robinson average in 2025?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Wan'Dale Robinson averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

Do George Kittle and Wan'Dale Robinson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both George Kittle and Wan'Dale Robinson share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.