• George Kittle

  • TE
  • , San Francisco 49ers
  • 30
  • 250 lbs
  • 6' 4"
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Scouting report

by Brandon Niles

SF TE George Kittle - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 vs. Minnesota Vikings

George Kittle has been back healthy for three games now and has scored in each of them. Last week, he was held to just 34 yards on four receptions, but still found the end zone and has easily resumed his role as an elite fantasy option at the tight end position.

This week, Kittle faces a Vikings defense that ranks sixth in aFPA to opposing tight ends. Regardless of matchup, Kittle’s production and target share make him a must-start every week, however, and we have him ranked inside our top-five options at tight end. Always start him when he’s healthy.

by Brandon Niles

SF TE George Kittle - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 at Jacksonville Jaguars

George Kittle has been a welcome return to fantasy prominence at the tight end position. With 15 targets and two touchdowns since his return two games ago, Kittle is firmly back.

This week, Kittle has a great matchup against a Jaguars defense that ranks 25th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. Start him as an elite fantasy tight end in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

SF TE George Kittle - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 vs. Los Angeles Rams

George Kittle had a fantastic return to action last week against the Cardinals, catching six of eight targets for 101 yards and a touchdown. The 49ers would rather not throw the ball 40 times per game, but Kittle should continue to benefit if they do. He leads all tight ends with at least 100 routes run this year in targets per route. Kittle likes to remind us now and again why he’s considered an elite fantasy option at his position.

This week, Kittle faces a Rams defense that ranks 27th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. In a nice matchup, in a game where the 49ers are likely to fall behind early on, expect another busy day from Kittle. He should be considered an elite option at the tight end position and should be active in all fantasy leagues.

by Brandon Niles

SF TE George Kittle - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. Arizona Cardinals

George Kittle may return this week after missing the past three games with an injury. He’s still second on the team in targets, despite only playing four games, so he’s a must-start if he’s active, despite coming off an injury.

If he returns, Kittle will face a Cardinals defense that ranks fourth in aFPA to opposing tight ends. With the targets he gets when he’s in the lineup and his general talent at a position with limited fantasy options, fantasy managers should start him if he plays. That being said, if you do have one of the few legitimate options on your roster, taking a wait-and-see approach isn’t a terrible idea.

Update: Kittle is likely active but on a pitch count today. Half of Kittle is probably still better than most streaming options, but control your expectations for his return.

by Brandon Niles

SF TE George Kittle - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Arizona Cardinals

George Kittle hasn’t done much this season, including just four catches and 40 yards last week against the Seahawks, but he’s still getting looks. He’s had 20 targets over the past two games and remains a primary focal point of the offense. He’s such a reliable receiving option, it’s hard to think a shift in quarterback would hurt him, so fantasy managers should feel comfortable continuing to start him regardless of whether Jimmy Garoppolo or Trey Lance are under center.

This week, he’ll face a Cardinals defense that ranks third in aFPA to opposing tight ends. That’s a scary matchup, and it has us ranking him just outside our top five for the week, but he’s still worth starting at a very thin position. Watch his status as it gets closer to game-time though. He was nicked up with a calf issue going into the game, and he’s questionable to start next week. Be ready with a backup plan in case he’s a late scratch, but if he’s active, start him.

UPDATE: Kittle is out for at least the next three weeks, so look elsewhere. I wouldn't consider Ross Dwelley a viable option either.

by Brandon Niles

SF TE George Kittle - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Seattle Seahawks

George Kittle didn’t find the end zone last week against the Packers, but he did catch seven balls for 92 yards and was targeted nine times. It was good to see him back to his old self after a slow start to the season. Kittle has a nice rapport with Jimmy Garoppolo and should continue to be a steady option week-to-week.

This week, Kittle faces a struggling Seahawks defense that ranks 25th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. This should be an excellent opportunity for Kittle to build on a nice performance last week, and for him to put up elite fantasy tight end numbers. Start him in all formats.

by Brandon Niles

SF TE George Kittle - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Green Bay Packers

George Kittle has had a quiet start to the season with just eight catches and 95 yards through two weeks, including four for 17 yards last week against the Eagles. At least the targets are there, however, and Kittle should rebound sooner rather than later. He’s one of the most talented tight ends in the game, and you have to think he’ll get back to his previous production levels before long.

This week might be the one. The Packers have given up three touchdowns to the tight end position through two weeks and have injuries to their pass rushers. Expect Kittle to get back on track and to continue to rack up targets. He’s still a must-start, despite the slow beginning to his season, in all formats.

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