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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs George Kittle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. George Kittle outscored David Njoku by 5.8 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, George Kittle is the clear pick. David Njoku profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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TECleveland Browns#26

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

George Kittle

Head to Head

6.3 PPG12.1 PPG

11 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, David Njoku is producing at 29% of elite pace and George Kittle at 55%. That ranking gap means George Kittle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Njoku vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between David Njoku and George Kittle is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns tight end put up 6.3 PPG in 2025 over 11 games; George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 12.1 in 11. A 5.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.8 points favors George Kittle, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

George Kittle is the volume tight end in this matchup with 57 receptions for 628 yards, while David Njoku profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 33 catches). In weeks where David Njoku finds the end zone he out-scores George Kittle, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: David Njoku sits Week 9 while George Kittle is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

George Kittle is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. David Njoku is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: David Njoku (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored David Njoku by a projected 99 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•George Kittle scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•George Kittle saw 69 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatNjokuKittle

PPG (Half-PPR)6.312.1

Games Played1111

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)69133

Receptions3357

Rec/Game3.05.2

Receiving Yards293628

Rec Yds/Game26.657.1

Receiving TDs47

Targets4869

Target Share/Game4.46.3

Age2932

Experience8 yrs8 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 14

Summary

12.1 PPG for George Kittle versus 6.3 for David Njoku in 2025. The baseline favors George Kittle, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Njoku or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to David Njoku's 6.3 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 David Njoku and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 5.8 points per game.

When are David Njoku and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Njoku (CLE) has a bye in Week 9, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Njoku or George Kittle a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

George Kittle outscored David Njoku by 5.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.