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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bijan Robinson vs George Kittle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Bijan Robinson (19.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. George Kittle (12.1 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER
Bijan Robinson
PPG
19.5
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,478
Rush TDs
7
Rec
79
Rec Yds
820
Bye
Week 5
TESan Francisco 49ers#3
George Kittle
PPG
12.1
Games
11
Rec
57
Rec Yds
628
Rec TDs
7
Targets
69
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Bijan Robinson
George Kittle

Head to Head

19.5 PPG12.1 PPG
17 GP11 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Bijan Robinson vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bijan Robinson (RB, Atlanta Falcons) against George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while George Kittle posted 12.1 PPG across 11 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.

Bijan Robinson has his bye in Week 5, George Kittle in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bijan Robinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. George Kittle is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Bijan Robinson outscored George Kittle by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Bijan Robinson played 17 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Bijan Robinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Bijan Robinson caught 79 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • Bijan Robinson is 8 years younger than George Kittle (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatRobinsonKittle
PPG (Half-PPR)19.512.1
Games Played1711
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)332133
Rushing Yards1,478-3
Rush Yds/Game86.9-0.3
Rushing TDs70
Receptions7957
Receiving Yards820628
Targets10369
Total TDs117
Age2432
Experience2 yrs8 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 14

Summary

Bijan Robinson outscored George Kittle by 7.4 PPG in 2025 (19.5 to 12.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bijan Robinson or George Kittle in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to George Kittle's 12.1 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 Bijan Robinson and George Kittle average in 2025?

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Bijan Robinson and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?

Bijan Robinson (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.