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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

George Kittle vs Pat Freiermuth

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

George Kittle is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.1 PPG and 625 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Pat Freiermuth (6.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster George Kittle as the starter and Pat Freiermuth as depth.

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

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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

TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

George Kittle

Pat Freiermuth

Head to Head

12.1 PPG6.2 PPG

11 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, George Kittle is producing at 55% of elite pace and Pat Freiermuth at 28%. That ranking gap means George Kittle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

George Kittle vs Pat Freiermuth: Who Should You Start?

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.1 fantasy points per game in 11 games. Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers) came in at 6.2 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

George Kittle carries a 5.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

George Kittle is the volume tight end in this matchup with 57 receptions for 628 yards, while Pat Freiermuth profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 41 catches). In weeks where Pat Freiermuth finds the end zone he out-scores George Kittle, but the floor gap is real.

George Kittle has his bye in Week 14, and Pat Freiermuth rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire George Kittle at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Pat Freiermuth is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 100 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Pat Freiermuth played 15 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Pat Freiermuth 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.
•Pat Freiermuth is 5 years younger than George Kittle (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatKittleFreiermuth

PPG (Half-PPR)12.16.2

Games Played1115

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)13393

Receptions5741

Rec/Game5.22.7

Receiving Yards628486

Rec Yds/Game57.132.4

Receiving TDs74

Targets6954

Target Share/Game6.33.6

Age3227

Experience8 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, George Kittle holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Pat Freiermuth in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 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 Pat Freiermuth average in 2025?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Pat Freiermuth's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is George Kittle or Pat Freiermuth a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

George Kittle outscored Pat Freiermuth by 5.9 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.