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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

George Kittle vs Jake Tonges

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

George Kittle is the better play on a neutral week. 12.1 PPG with 625 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jake Tonges at 8.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft George Kittle higher, but do not fade Jake Tonges entirely.

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

TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

George Kittle

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

12.1 PPG8.5 PPG

11 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, George Kittle is producing at 55% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. That ranking gap means George Kittle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

George Kittle vs Jake Tonges: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between George Kittle and Jake Tonges for your lineup, you are not alone. George Kittle finished the 2025 season at 12.1 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (11 games), and Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 for the San Francisco 49ers (9 games).

That 3.6-point weekly advantage for George Kittle is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

George Kittle is the volume tight end in this matchup with 57 receptions for 628 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores George Kittle, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

George Kittle is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jake Tonges is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•George Kittle played 11 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means George Kittle 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.
•George Kittle saw 69 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Jake Tonges is 6 years younger than George Kittle (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatKittleTonges

PPG (Half-PPR)12.18.5

Games Played119

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)13377

Receptions5734

Rec/Game5.23.8

Receiving Yards628293

Rec Yds/Game57.132.6

Receiving TDs75

Targets6946

Target Share/Game6.35.1

Age3226

Experience8 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Kittle at 12.1 PPG, 3.6 points per game above Jake Tonges's 8.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

Do George Kittle and Jake Tonges share a bye week?▾

Yes, both George Kittle and Jake Tonges share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is George Kittle or Jake Tonges a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

George Kittle outscored Jake Tonges by 3.6 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.