George Kittle Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 32
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 250 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
- Drafted
- 2017 R5, #146
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 15.8
- Pos rank
- TE5
- Rostered
- 96%
Week 4 vs. Broncos, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 13th vs. TEs, neutral
George Kittle Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
15.8 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
George Kittle's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week, one mid-range start and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,at LAR,3.2,TE41
- Week 2, Win,vs MIA,18.0,TE7
- Week 3, Win,vs ARI,26.2,TE2
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DEN,NeutralBroncos vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at SEA,NeutralSeahawks vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 19,vs WAS,FavorableCommanders vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at ATL,NeutralFalcons vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster George Kittle?
Kittle is averaging 15.8 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 12 catches for 174 yards and 3 TD on 16 targets. That ranks TE5, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His fantasy points per target (2.96) is in the 92nd percentile among TEs, the best of his efficiency marks; his catch rate (75.0%) is the weakest, in the 43rd. His quarterback has been Brock Purdy.
His best week was TE2 in Week 3 against the Cardinals (26.2 points); his worst, TE41 in Week 1 at the Rams (3.2). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Commanders (2nd vs. TEs) in Week 6 and the Raiders (4th vs. TEs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Kittle ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every TE with at least 8 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
20.0%76th percentile, above average
Yards per target
10.986th percentile, above average
Catch rate
75.0%43rd percentile, about average
Fantasy points per target
2.9692nd percentile, above average
George Kittle 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Rams | W 27–7 | 3.2 | TE41 |
| 2 | vs Dolphins | W 35–13 | 18.0 | TE7 |
| 3 | vs Cardinals | W 36–30 | 26.2 | TE2 |
| Total | 3–0 | 47.4 | TE5 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SF | 3 | 16 | 12 | 174 | 3 | 47.4 | 15.8 | — |
| 2025 | SF | 11 | 69 | 57 | 628 | 7 | 161.5 | 14.7 | TE13 |
| 2024 | SF | 15 | 94 | 78 | 1,106 | 8 | 236.6 | 15.8 | TE3 |
| 2023 | SF | 16 | 90 | 65 | 1,020 | 6 | 203.2 | 12.7 | TE5 |
| 2022 | SF | 15 | 86 | 60 | 765 | 11 | 201.5 | 13.4 | TE3 |
| Career | 127 | 819 | 607 | 8,182 | 55 | 1758.0 | 13.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
Health is. A January Achilles tear clouds his Week 1 availability against the Rams, and while he's reportedly on track, that timeline defies the norm and merits monitoring through camp. That risk has pushed his cost to roughly TE9 and the early triple digits overall, a steep discount for a player who could be peaking by the fantasy playoffs. Behind him on the depth chart: Luke Farrell. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 25. Injury history
- 2025right ankle1 game
- 2025unknownPlayed through
- 2025ankle1 game
- 2025hamstring5 games
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George Kittle Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start George Kittle in Week 4?
George Kittle is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Broncos, as the TE5 in PPR total points this season (15.8 a game). The Broncos rank 13th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Kittle.
How many fantasy points is George Kittle averaging in 2026?
George Kittle is averaging 15.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 47.4 points across 3 games. His last game produced 26.2 points.
Where does George Kittle rank in fantasy football in 2026?
George Kittle ranks TE5 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is George Kittle worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: George Kittle is a weekly starter in TE-premium, 12-team and 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 96% of Sleeper leagues.
What is George Kittle's fantasy football role?
George Kittle is the 49ers' starting TE, with Luke Farrell behind him. He is averaging 5.3 targets a game, on 59% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are George Kittle's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
George Kittle's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Broncos (13th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral), Week 5 at the Seahawks (18th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Commanders (2nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has George Kittle been in fantasy football this season?
George Kittle has finished as a top-12 TE in 2 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 11.7 points around his 15.8-point average.
What is George Kittle's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season George Kittle's floor has been 3.2 PPR points (Week 1, TE41) and his ceiling 26.2 (Week 3, TE2). His median week has been 18.0 points. See Kittle's full game log.
George Kittle 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · San Francisco 49ersTouchdowns account for 38% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 12
- Yards
- 174
- TD
- 3
- Targets
- 16
14.5 Y/R75.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 47.4
- Pos rank
- TE5
26.2 Best Week 3 vs ARI3.2 Worst Week 1 @ LAR
Advanced Receiving Stats
Kittle is a downfield target (7.0 yards per target last season), with a 19.8% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 10 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 10.9 | 88th | 9.7 | 90th |
| Fantasy points per target | 2.21 | 95th | 1.64 | 92nd |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 2.25 | 96th |
| YAC per reception | 6.4 | 78th | 4.5 | 37th |
| Catch rate | 75.0% | 57th | 83.9% | 98th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 19.8% | 80th | 11.8% | 58th |
| Snap share | 59.7% | 40th | 79.8% | 77th |
| Air-yards share | 22.8% | 95th | 10.3% | 65th |
| Red-zone targets | 5 | 93rd | 13 | 79th |
| Route participation | — | — | 46.8% | 37th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 8.9 | 93rd | 7.0 | 63rd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 41 qualified TEs · 2025 (10 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Kittle catches what comes his way and produces per route.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 5.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
15.8
Fantasy PPG
5.3
Targets/g
58
Rec yds/g
George Kittle career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 16 | 12 | 174 | 3 | 0 | 47.4 | 15.8 | — |
| 2025 | 11 | 69 | 57 | 628 | 7 | -3 | 161.5 | 14.7 | TE13 |
| 2024 | 15 | 94 | 78 | 1,106 | 8 | 0 | 236.6 | 15.8 | TE3 |
| 2023 | 16 | 90 | 65 | 1,020 | 6 | 2 | 203.2 | 12.7 | TE5 |
| 2022 | 15 | 86 | 60 | 765 | 11 | 0 | 201.5 | 13.4 | TE3 |
| 2021 | 14 | 95 | 71 | 910 | 6 | 20 | 196.0 | 14.0 | TE4 |
| 2020 | 8 | 63 | 48 | 634 | 2 | 17 | 125.1 | 15.6 | TE20 |
| 2019 | 14 | 107 | 85 | 1,053 | 5 | 22 | 221.5 | 15.8 | TE2 |
| 2018 | 16 | 136 | 88 | 1,377 | 5 | 10 | 258.7 | 16.2 | TE3 |
| 2017 | 15 | 63 | 43 | 515 | 2 | 0 | 106.5 | 7.1 | TE20 |
| Career | 127 | 819 | 607 | 8,182 | 55 | 68 | 1758.0 | 13.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.8
Career PPG
127 games over 10 seasons
84%
Availability
Share of team games he played
61%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
8.5
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, high
Kittle has averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game over 127 games and 10 seasons, with six top-12 finishes (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).
So far in 2026 he is at 15.8 per game, up 1.1 from 2025. His volume has held at about 5.3 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Brock Purdy.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Kittle's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,377Rec yards2018
- 11Rec TD2022
- 258.7Fantasy pts2018 · TE3
- 8,182Career rec yds2017–2026
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George Kittle Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does George Kittle have in 2026?
George Kittle has 47.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 15.8 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE5 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does George Kittle have this season?
George Kittle has 174 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 12 catches and 16 targets. His high was 82 yards, in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
How many receptions does George Kittle have this season?
George Kittle has 12 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 4.0 a game, on 16 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
How many targets does George Kittle have this season?
George Kittle has drawn 16 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 5.3 a game, and caught 75% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
How many receiving touchdowns does George Kittle have this season?
George Kittle has 3 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is George Kittle averaging?
George Kittle is averaging 58.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 174 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is George Kittle averaging?
George Kittle is averaging 14.5 yards per reception in 2026, 174 yards on 12 catches.
How many games has George Kittle played in 2026?
George Kittle has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were George Kittle's stats last season?
In 2025, George Kittle caught 57 of 69 targets for 628 yards and 7 touchdowns in 11 games. That was 161.5 PPR points (14.7 per game), a TE13 finish.
What are George Kittle's career NFL stats?
Across 10 seasons and 127 games, George Kittle has 607 catches for 8,182 yards and 55 touchdowns, for 1758.0 PPR fantasy points (13.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does George Kittle have in his career?
George Kittle has 55 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 55 receiving, over 127 games.
How many career receiving yards does George Kittle have?
George Kittle has 8,182 career receiving yards over 10 seasons, on 607 catches.
George Kittle Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
15.8
Targets/g
5.3
Rec/g
4.0
Rec yds/g
58.0
Yds/rec
14.5
Across 3 games in 2026, George Kittle has averaged 5.3 targets, 4.0 receptions and 15.8 PPR fantasy points per game. George Kittle has finished as a top-12 TE in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 3 against ARI (26.2 points); the lowest was Week 1 against LAR (3.2).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAR28th | W 27-7 | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6.0 | TE41 |
Week 1 · LAR · W 27-7 · 3.2 pts
How the 3.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | MIA5th | W 35-13 | 18.0 | 4 | 4 | 80 | 1 | 20.0 | TE7 |
Week 2 · MIA · W 35-13 · 18.0 pts
How the 18.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | ARI6th | W 36-30 | 26.2 | 7 | 6 | 82 | 2 | 13.7 | TE2 |
Week 3 · ARI · W 36-30 · 26.2 pts
How the 26.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two TE1 weeks and one bust. For a tight end ranked TE5 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season high in a shootout
6/7, 82 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week vs. Miami
4/4, 80 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Rams
2/5, 12 yds.
Just 2.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (15.8)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons
George Kittle Game Log 2018
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
16.2
Targets/g
8.5
Rec/g
5.5
Rec yds/g
86.1
Yds/rec
15.6
Across 16 games in 2018, George Kittle has averaged 8.5 targets, 5.5 receptions and 16.2 PPR fantasy points per game. George Kittle has finished as a top-12 TE in 12 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 15. The best week was Week 14 against DEN (34.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against DET (4.2).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN27th | 14.0 | 9 | 5 | 90 | 0 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE6 |
Week 1 · MIN · 14.0 pts
How the 14.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | DET15th | 4.2 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 11.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE35 |
Week 2 · DET · 4.2 pts
How the 4.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | KC1st | 14.9 | 7 | 5 | 79 | 0 | 15.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE6 |
Week 3 · KC · 14.9 pts
How the 14.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | LAC19th | 24.5 | 8 | 6 | 125 | 1 | 20.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE2 |
Week 4 · LAC · 24.5 pts
How the 24.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | ARI26th | 13.3 | 7 | 5 | 83 | 0 | 16.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE9 |
Week 5 · ARI · 13.3 pts
How the 13.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | GB17th | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE23 |
Week 6 · GB · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | LAR12th | 20.8 | 8 | 5 | 98 | 1 | 19.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE3 |
Week 7 · LAR · 20.8 pts
How the 20.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | ARI26th | 10.7 | 8 | 5 | 57 | 0 | 11.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE15 |
Week 8 · ARI · 10.7 pts
How the 10.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | LV2nd | 20.8 | 4 | 4 | 108 | 1 | 27.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE4 |
Week 9 · LV · 20.8 pts
How the 20.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | NYG14th | 17.3 | 10 | 9 | 83 | 0 | 9.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE4 |
Week 10 · NYG · 17.3 pts
How the 17.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 12 | TB4th | 11.8 | 13 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 8.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | TE12 |
Week 12 · TB · 11.8 pts
How the 11.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | SEA25th | 13.0 | 9 | 6 | 70 | 0 | 11.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE9 |
Week 13 · SEA · 13.0 pts
How the 13.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | DEN13th | 34.0 | 9 | 7 | 210 | 1 | 30.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE1 |
Week 14 · DEN · 34.0 pts
How the 34.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | SEA25th | 8.1 | 8 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE13 |
Week 15 · SEA · 8.1 pts
How the 8.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CHI21st | 14.4 | 12 | 7 | 74 | 0 | 10.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE9 |
Week 16 · CHI · 14.4 pts
How the 14.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | LAR12th | 29.9 | 14 | 9 | 149 | 1 | 16.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE2 |
Week 17 · LAR · 29.9 pts
How the 29.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2018: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
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George Kittle Game Log FAQ
How did George Kittle do in his last game?
George Kittle scored 26.2 PPR points in Week 3 against the Cardinals, a 36–30 win, a TE2 finish. He caught 6 of 7 targets for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did George Kittle score in his last game?
George Kittle scored 26.2 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Cardinals, a TE2 finish for the week. That was 10.4 above his season average of 15.8.
How many receiving yards did George Kittle have in his last game?
George Kittle had 82 receiving yards on 6 catches in Week 3 against the Cardinals, from 7 targets.
How many touchdowns did George Kittle score in his last game?
George Kittle scored 2 touchdowns in Week 3 against the Cardinals: 0 rushing and 2 receiving.
How many receptions did George Kittle have in his last game?
George Kittle caught 6 of 7 targets for 82 yards in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
What were George Kittle's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Dolphins, a 35–13 win, George Kittle caught 4 of 4 targets for 80 yards and 1 touchdown. That was 18.0 PPR points, a TE7 finish.
What was George Kittle's best game this season?
George Kittle's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Cardinals: 26.2 PPR points, a TE2 finish. He caught 6 of 7 targets for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was George Kittle's worst game this season?
George Kittle's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Rams: 3.2 PPR points, a TE41 finish. He caught 2 of 5 targets for 12 yards.
How many games has George Kittle scored a touchdown in this season?
George Kittle has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see George Kittle's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Kittle's weekly results from any season from 2017 through 2025.
George Kittle Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient TE1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE13 last season at 14.7 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE5 at 15.8 PPR points per game, against 14.7 over 11 games last season (TE13). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 29th of 81 in route participation (49.5%), 22nd of 82 in target share (12.5%) and 4th of 82 in efficiency (2.12 yards per route run). His points come from his efficiency. Route participation is the soft spot. Brock Purdy is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Luke Farrell is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Commanders in Week 6 (2nd against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Even a shortened 2025 underscored why Kittle remains the position's efficiency king. Across 11 games he posted a 0.671 EPA per play with a 68.1% success rate, turned 69 targets into 57 catches at an 82.6% catch rate, and found the end zone seven times on just 13 red-zone looks. His 2.12 yards per route run and 2.27-clip career target value travel; in his full 2024 he ranked third at the position with 1,106 yards and 158.6 fantasy points. The talent isn't the question.
Health is. A January Achilles tear clouds his Week 1 availability against the Rams, and while he's reportedly on track, that timeline defies the norm and merits monitoring through camp. That risk has pushed his cost to roughly TE9 and the early triple digits overall, a steep discount for a player who could be peaking by the fantasy playoffs. Draft him as a mid-round upside swing and stash Jake Tonges as insurance.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Route participation
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 6.7
- Drop rate
- 1.4%
- Red-zone targets
- 13
- Route participation
- 49.5%
- YAC per reception
- 4.4
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Commanders in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 DEN, 13thWk 5 SEA, 18thWk 6 WAS, 2ndWk 7 ATL, 12th
- Heavy target share12.5% target share, 22nd of 82 TEs in 2025.
- Strong efficiency2.12 yards per route run, 4th of 82 TEs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Luke Farrell is next on the depth chart.
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George Kittle Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is George Kittle's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
George Kittle projects as an efficient TE1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in TE-premium, 12-team and 10-team leagues. His efficiency (2.12 yards per route run, 4th of 82 TEs in 2025) supports that. His route participation (49.5% route participation, 29th of 81 TEs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is George Kittle's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
George Kittle is the TE5 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in TE1 territory, a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
What is George Kittle's projected role going forward?
George Kittle is the listed starting TE, with Luke Farrell next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will George Kittle get more targets?
George Kittle's targets are holding steady: 5.5 a game over his last two games against 5.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is George Kittle's fantasy football upside?
George Kittle's upside: his ceiling this season is 26.2 PPR points (Week 3, TE2), his efficiency (2.12 yards per route run, 4th of 82 TEs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Commanders in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt George Kittle's fantasy value?
George Kittle's risks: Luke Farrell is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and his route participation (49.5% route participation, 29th of 81 TEs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is George Kittle's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
George Kittle Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Kittle was on the Week 2 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs DEN, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 2vs MIA, Sep 20 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
| Week 1@ LAR, Sep 10 | — | Mon — | Tue — | Wed Limited | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
15 logged injuries in ten seasons, including three hamstring injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 8 games.
Durability
27/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Fractured foot · 2020
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 2 | 8 |
| Hamstring | 3 | 5 |
| Knee | 2 | 4 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 3 |
| Ankle | 2 | 2 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 2 |
| Abdomen | 1 | 0 |
| Achilles | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 24 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Hamstring injuries in 2017, 2024 and 2025
- Torn achilles in 2025, 6 games missed
- 24 games in 10 seasons, 8 of them in 2020
- 15 injuries spread across 10 body parts
George Kittle Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Kittle a game this season.
- 2025
Torn Achilles · Right Postseason
Suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles and was placed on injured reserve.
- 2025
IR, surgery Played through
Questionable: Surgery
- 2025
Ankle 1 game
Was inactive for the Week 17 game due to an ankle injury.
- 2025
Hamstring 5 games
Missed the first five games of the season with a hamstring injury that led to a stint on Injured Reserve.
- 2024
Hamstring Played through
Dealt with hamstring irritation during the week leading up to the Week 11 game but was able to play.
- 2023
Core Muscle, surgery Postseason
Underwent core muscle surgery following the 2023 season.
- 2023
Toe Postseason
Appeared on the injury report with a toe injury leading up to Super Bowl LVIII but it was not considered a concern.
- 2022
Groin 2 games
Sustained a groin injury before the season opener and missed the first two games.
- 2021
Calf 3 games
Was placed on injured reserve due to a calf injury, missing three games before being activated in November.
- 2020
Fractured Foot 8 games
Suffered a small fracture in his cuboid bone in his foot, which ended his season.
Show all 15 injuries
- 2020
MCL Sprain 2 games
Sustained a knee injury in Week 1 that forced him to miss the following two games.
- 2019
Knee 2 games
Injured his knee on the first play against the Cardinals but returned to the game, though he missed the next two contests.
- 2018
Separated Shoulder · Right Played through
Suffered a separated A/C joint in his right shoulder during the preseason but did not miss any regular season games.
- 2017
Ankle 1 game
An ankle injury forced him to miss the Week 10 game during his rookie season.
- 2017
Hamstring Played through
Suffered a hamstring injury during his first training camp but was ready for Week 1.
If Kittle Misses Time
Next man up: Luke Farrell
Luke Farrell is next on the 49ers depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Kittle misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Brock Purdy would lose one of his main options.
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George Kittle Injury FAQ
Is George Kittle injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, George Kittle is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is George Kittle playing this week?
George Kittle has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Broncos on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Kittle was on the Week 2 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has George Kittle missed any games this season?
No. George Kittle has played in every 49ers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is George Kittle's injury history?
George Kittle has 15 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 24 games in all: 8 for a fractured foot in 2020, 5 for a hamstring injury in 2025, 3 for a calf injury in 2021, 2 for a groin injury in 2022, 2 for an MCL sprain in 2020, 2 for a knee injury in 2019, 1 for an ankle injury in 2025 and 1 for an ankle injury in 2017.
What was George Kittle's most recent injury?
George Kittle's most recent logged injury was a right torn Achilles in Week 19 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does George Kittle have any recurring injuries?
Yes: hamstring injuries in 2017, 2024 and 2025 (5 games missed), ankle injuries in 2017 and 2025 (2 games missed), foot injuries in 2020 and 2023 (8 games missed) and knee injuries in 2019 and 2020 (4 games missed).
What was George Kittle's worst injury?
George Kittle's longest absence came from a fractured foot in 2020, which cost him 8 games of the 24 he has missed in his career.
Latest George Kittle News & Updates
Kittle posts season high in win vs. Arizona
6 REC, 82 YDS, 2 TD (7 TGT)
26.2 fantasy points · TE2
Kittle caught 6 of 7 targets for 82 yards and two touchdowns in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona. That was 27% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 35–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Racks up 80 yards and TD (opens in new tab)
Caught passes for 80 yards and a touchdown in strong performance.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 18.0 PPR points, a TE7 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Kittle delivers TE1 week vs. Miami
18.0 fantasy points · TE7 · 2.2 above his 15.8 average
Kittle caught 4 of 4 targets for 80 yards and one touchdown in the 35–13 win vs. Miami. That was 20% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Cleared for Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Available to play in Week 2 after being cleared.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 18.0 PPR points, a TE7 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Another limited showing (opens in new tab)
Logged a second straight limited practice, making his game status worth monitoring.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 18.0 PPR points, a TE7 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Limited in Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)
Tuned in on a limited basis Wednesday, worth monitoring his status ahead of the weekend.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 18.0 PPR points, a TE7 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Pair of catches in Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Hauled in two receptions in the Week 1 contest.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 18.0 PPR points, a TE7 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 10W 27–7 @ LAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Kittle struggles at Los Angeles
3.2 fantasy points · TE41 · 12.6 below his 15.8 average
Kittle caught 2 of 5 targets for 12 yards in the 27–7 win at Los Angeles. That was 15% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. In clear to play Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Cleared to play in Week 1, available as a starting option.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 3.2 PPR points, a TE41 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)PreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Remains limited Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Dealt with a limited practice session Wednesday; worth tracking his status ahead of the game.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Could see limited Week 1 role (opens in new tab)
Could be eased into Week 1 action with a limited role.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Listed as limited participant (opens in new tab)
Limited at practice, bearing watching ahead of the next game.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Looking likely to face Rams (opens in new tab)
Expected to play against the Rams.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. In line to practice Monday (opens in new tab)
Set to return to practice Monday, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Traveling to Australia with team (opens in new tab)
Making the trip to Australia with the team ahead of the matchup.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Going through team drills (opens in new tab)
Participating in team drills, signaling progress in his return to practice.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will be limited in practice this week (opens in new tab)
Expected to have a capped practice workload this week.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expected to practice this week (opens in new tab)
Set to return to practice this week, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Activated from PUP list (opens in new tab)
Back on the active roster and in line to resume practicing.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Has chance to play Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Could suit up for Week 1 despite lingering uncertainty.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Confident he'll avoid PUP for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Expects to be ready for Week 1, avoiding PUP designation.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)OffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Feels on track for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Expects to be ready for the season opener.
Fantasy take: An offseason health note; watch for it again when practice reports start.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
49ers Teammates News
Updates on Kittle's quarterback and target competition.
- Mike Evans: Suited up for Friday's practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Remains sidelined at practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Working on side field Thursday (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Day-to-day with rib strain (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Mike Evans: Another DNP on Thursday (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Mike Evans: On track to practice, play Week 3 (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the 49ers
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George Kittle News FAQ
What is the latest news on George Kittle?
The latest Kittle update, from September 27: Kittle posts season high in win vs. Arizona. Kittle caught 6 of 7 targets for 82 yards and two touchdowns in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona. That was 27% of the team's targets.
How does the latest George Kittle news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 26.2 fantasy points, a TE2 finish, 10.4 above his 15.8 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has George Kittle's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Kittle: Could see limited Week 1 role (September 8). Could be eased into Week 1 action with a limited role.
Did George Kittle sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Kittle: Going through team drills (September 1). Participating in team drills, signaling progress in his return to practice.
George Kittle Bio
George Kittle is a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, where he wears No. 85. Born October 9, 1993, in Madison, WI, he attended Norman and played college football at Iowa.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Kittle in round 5, pick 146, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
In 127 regular-season games since 2017, he has caught 607 passes for 8,182 yards and 55 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 10 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
San Francisco 49ers Current team2017–present
Selected in round 5, pick 146, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 116 of 127 games.
College: Iowa
Transactions
- ActivatedActivated by the San Francisco 49ers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the San Francisco 49ers.
- ActivatedActivated by the San Francisco 49ers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the San Francisco 49ers.
- ContractSigned a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers.
- ActivatedActivated by the San Francisco 49ers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the San Francisco 49ers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the San Francisco 49ers.
- ContractSigned a five-year, $75 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
- DraftedSelected by the San Francisco 49ers in round 5, pick 146.
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About George Kittle: Bio FAQ
How old is George Kittle?
George Kittle is 32 years old. He was born on October 9, 1993. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.
How tall is George Kittle?
George Kittle is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 250 pounds, and plays tight end for the San Francisco 49ers.
How much does George Kittle weigh?
George Kittle weighs 250 pounds, his listed weight on the San Francisco 49ers roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does George Kittle wear?
George Kittle wears number 85 for the San Francisco 49ers. He plays tight end.
What position does George Kittle play?
George Kittle plays tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, wearing number 85. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.
What team does George Kittle play for?
George Kittle plays for the San Francisco 49ers as a tight end. He has been with the 49ers since 2017.
Where did George Kittle go to college?
George Kittle played college football at Iowa, after attending Norman (OK). The San Francisco 49ers drafted him out of Iowa in 2017.
When was George Kittle drafted?
The San Francisco 49ers selected George Kittle in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 146th overall pick, out of Iowa.
What round was George Kittle drafted in?
George Kittle was a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, taken 146th overall by the San Francisco 49ers.
What pick was George Kittle in the NFL Draft?
George Kittle was the 146th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round.
Where is George Kittle from?
George Kittle went to high school in Oklahoma, at Norman, before playing college football at Iowa.
When is George Kittle's birthday?
George Kittle's birthday is October 9. He was born on October 9, 1993 and is 32 years old.
How long has George Kittle been in the NFL?
2026 is George Kittle's 10th NFL season; he entered the league in 2017 as a fifth-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers. View his career statistics.
What teams has George Kittle played for?
George Kittle has played for the San Francisco 49ers. View his career statistics.
What year did George Kittle enter the NFL?
George Kittle entered the NFL in 2017, when the San Francisco 49ers drafted him in the fifth round. 2026 is his 10th season.