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Updated September 9, 2026 from live stats

De'Von Achane or George KittleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start De'Von Achane over George Kittle in 2026.

De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025 to George Kittle's 12.1, a 6.0 point per game edge. Achane's 67-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. De'Von Achane is Tier 2 among running backs, George Kittle is Tier 1 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, De'Von Achane (18.1 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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RBMiami Dolphins#5PPG LEADER

De'Von Achane

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,350

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

488

Bye

Week 6

TESan Francisco 49ers#3

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

De'Von Achane

George Kittle

Head to Head

18.1 PPG12.1 PPG

16 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

De'Von Achane: Tier 2 (Elite) RB (ranked #5 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 2 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

De'Von Achane vs George Kittle: The Full Breakdown

Comparing De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) against George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 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.

De'Von Achane has his bye in Week 6, George Kittle in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

De'Von Achane is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. George Kittle is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: De'Von Achane (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?

•De'Von Achane outscored George Kittle by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•De'Von Achane played 16 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means De'Von Achane contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•De'Von Achane scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•De'Von Achane caught 67 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•De'Von Achane is 8 years younger than George Kittle (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

De'Von Achane vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	De'Von Achane	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.1	12.1
Games Played	16	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	290	133
Rushing Yards	1,350	-3
Rush Yds/Game	84.4	-0.3
Rushing TDs	8	0
Receptions	67	57
Receiving Yards	488	628
Targets	85	69
Total TDs	12	7
Age	24	32
Experience	2 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

18.1 PPG for De'Von Achane versus 12.1 for George Kittle in 2025. The baseline favors De'Von Achane, 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 De'Von Achane or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 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.

Should I draft De'Von Achane or George Kittle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh De'Von Achane's 18.1 fantasy points per game against George Kittle's 12.1 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are De'Von Achane and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

De'Von Achane (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.