George Kittle 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- 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 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.