Week 17 at Washington Commanders
George Kittle had a great game against the Ravens on Monday night, catching seven of the 10 balls thrown his way for 126 yards, including a big 58-yard gain that set the 49ers up in Baltimore territory before an interception ended the drive. Kittle has double-digit PPR fantasy points in seven of his last nine games and has big-play upside every week.
This week, Kittle has a nice matchup against a Washington defense that ranks 21st in aFPA to opposing tight ends. With his upside in the San Francisco offense and a vulnerable defense next on the docket, Kittle should be active as an elite fantasy TE1 option in all leagues.
Week 16 vs. Baltimore Ravens
George Kittle caught just two of his four targets against the Cardinals last week, finishing with 54 yards in a lopsided San Francisco victory. Kittle has at least 50 yards in seven of his last eight games and he has three touchdowns in that span as well. He is a big play threat at the position and worth his volatility at fantasy football’s most stingy position.
This week, Kittle faces a Baltimore defense that ranks 10th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. He gets enough targets to warrant starting every game, even in difficult matchups, so keep him active in what could be the game of the week.
Week 15 at Arizona Cardinals
George Kittle caught three of his five targets for 76 yards including a 44-yard touchdown against the Seahawks last week. Kittle has six touchdowns this season, including three in his last five games. He remains one of the most talented players at his position and has had no trouble developing a nice rapport with quarterback Brock Purdy.
This week, Kittle faces an Arizona defense that ranks 10th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. While it’s better to attack the Cardinals with wide receivers, we expect Kittle to still put up solid TE1 numbers. Start him.
Week 14 vs. Seattle Seahawks
George Kittle caught four of his six targets last week against the Eagles, gaining 68 yards. He now has 735 yards on the season, and he’s on pace for his third career 1,000-plus yard campaign, and his first since 2019. Kittle is part of an excellent offense and is averaging 5.6 targets per game, giving him tremendous upside in any given week.
This week, he’ll face a Seattle defense that ranks 15th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. He struggled against the Seahawks just a couple of weeks ago. While Kittle is a bit inconsistent at times, he’s an elite fantasy option and should be active in all leagues. Start him.
Week 13 at Philadelphia Eagles
George Kittle struggled on Thanksgiving in a lopsided victory over the Seahawks, He caught three of his five targets for a mere 19 yards after putting up big fantasy numbers in each of the previous four weeks. Kittle has been mostly productive this year, but he’s still prone to an occasional off week.
This week, Kittle faces a Philadelphia defense that ranks 11th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. Despite the tougher matchup, Kittle is a must-start in a game that should feature plenty of scoring. Kittle’s talent and targets make him worth starting as an elite fantasy option, despite his occasional down weeks. This should be a bounce-back performance for the veteran.
Week 12 at Seattle Seahawks
George Kittle had a great game against the Buccaneers last week, catching eight of his nine targets for 89 yards and a touchdown. It was his second straight game with a touchdown, and he now has five on the year. Kittle is averaging 108 yards over his last four outings, and it’s good to see him clicking again with Brock Purdy. Last season, Kittle was the fantasy TE1 after Purdy took over the starting job.
This week, Kittle faces a Seattle defense that ranks 12th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. While it’s not the best matchup one can hope for, Kittle’s position in the offense and ability to explode in any given week make him a must-start for fantasy managers. We have him ranked as a top option once again.
Week 11 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
George Kittle caught three of his four targets last week in a lopsided victory over the Jaguars, gaining 116 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown catch and run. Kittle has double-digit half-PPR fantasy points in four straight games and seems to be getting back on page with Brock Purdy, with whom he developed a phenomenal rapport with a year ago.
This week, Kittle faces a Tampa Bay defense that ranks 10th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. Despite the tough matchup, Kittle has enough talent and gets enough targets in the San Francisco passing game to warrant starting every week. We have him ranked just outside our top five tight ends for Week 11.
Week 10 at Jacksonville Jaguars
George Kittle didn’t find the end zone against the Bengals before the bye last week, but he still had a great game, finishing with nine catches on 11 targets for 149 yards. It was his first game over 100 yards this season, and it was good to see him pull together two consecutive games with at least seven targets.
This week, Kittle faces a Jacksonville defense that ranks 12th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. Kittle has been a bit inconsistent, but he’s still one of the best in the game on his best days. We have him ranked just outside our top five tight ends this week, and he should be active in all formats.
Week 8 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
George Kittle caught five of his seven targets last week against the Vikings, finishing with 78 yards - as well as a two-yard carry. Kittle has been very hit-or-miss this season, but when he’s on, he’s one of the most prolific fantasy tight ends in the game.
This week, Kittle has a fantastic matchup against the Bengals. The Cincinnati defense ranks 31st in aFPA to opposing tight ends and Kittle should have a field day. The 49ers may have struggled the last two weeks, but often that might lead to Kittle time, and he certainly seems to be getting more looks as the season progresses. Start him.
Week 7 at Minnesota Vikings
George Kittle was stifled completely by a tough Browns defense last week, catching just one of his two targets for a single, solitary yard. There will be better days for Kittle, as the entire 49ers offense struggled against a monster defensive front, especially after Christian McCaffrey went out with an oblique injury.
This week, Kittle faces a Minnesota defense that ranks 15th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. Kittle is one of the few players at the position with legit boom potential in any given week. He also has some additional upside with Deebo Samuel and McCaffrey hobbled. Kittle could see extra targets thrown his way, and he’s a must-start in all league formats.
