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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

George Kittle vs Puka Nacua

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Puka Nacua is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Puka Nacua (19.4 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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TESan Francisco 49ers#3
George Kittle
PPG
12.1
Games
11
Rec
57
Rec Yds
628
Rec TDs
7
Targets
69
Bye
Week 14
WRLos Angeles Rams#1PPG LEADER
Puka Nacua
PPG
19.4
Games
16
Rec
129
Rec Yds
1,715
Rec TDs
10
Targets
166
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
George Kittle
Puka Nacua

Head to Head

12.1 PPG19.4 PPG
11 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Puka Nacua: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #1 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

George Kittle vs Puka Nacua: Who Should You Start?

Comparing George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Puka Nacua (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Puka Nacua posted 19.4 PPG across 16 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.

George Kittle has his bye in Week 14, Puka Nacua in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Puka Nacua 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: George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Puka Nacua (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Puka Nacua outscored George Kittle by a projected 124 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Puka Nacua played 16 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Puka Nacua contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Puka Nacua scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Puka Nacua saw 166 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • Puka Nacua is 8 years younger than George Kittle (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatKittleNacua
PPG (Half-PPR)12.119.4
Games Played1116
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)133310
Receptions57129
Rec/Game5.28.1
Receiving Yards6281,715
Rec Yds/Game57.1107.2
Receiving TDs710
Targets69166
Target Share/Game6.310.4
Age3224
Experience8 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

Summary

19.4 PPG for Puka Nacua versus 12.1 for George Kittle in 2025. The baseline favors Puka Nacua, 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 George Kittle or Puka Nacua in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Puka Nacua has the edge at 19.4 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.

How many fantasy points did George Kittle and Puka Nacua average in 2025?

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.3 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Puka Nacua's bye weeks in 2026?

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 14, and Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.