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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

George Kittle vs Harold Fannin Jr.

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

George Kittle has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (12.1 to 9.4), and George Kittle's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Harold Fannin Jr. is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TECleveland Browns#9

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

George Kittle

Harold Fannin Jr.

Head to Head

12.1 PPG9.4 PPG

11 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, George Kittle is producing at 55% of elite pace and Harold Fannin Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means George Kittle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

George Kittle vs Harold Fannin Jr.: Who Should You Start?

George Kittle and Harold Fannin Jr. are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG across 11 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Harold Fannin Jr. posted 9.4 PPG in 16 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 2.7-PPG gap gives George Kittle the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. George Kittle had 57 catches for 628 yards; Harold Fannin Jr. posted 72 for 731. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: George Kittle sits Week 14 while Harold Fannin Jr. is off Week 9. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•George Kittle scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 11 years younger than George Kittle (21 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatKittleJr.

PPG (Half-PPR)12.19.4

Games Played1116

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)133150

Receptions5772

Rec/Game5.24.5

Receiving Yards628731

Rec Yds/Game57.145.7

Receiving TDs76

Targets69107

Target Share/Game6.36.7

Age3221

Experience8 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 9

Summary

George Kittle outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by 2.7 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 9.4). 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 George Kittle or Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 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 George Kittle and Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Harold Fannin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is George Kittle or Harold Fannin Jr. a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

George Kittle outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by 2.7 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.