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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs George KittleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start George Kittle over Courtland Sutton in 2026.

George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 to Courtland Sutton's 10.7, a 1.4 point per game edge. Kittle posted that edge in only 11 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. George Kittle is Tier 1 among tight ends, Courtland Sutton is Tier 3 among wide receivers.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, George Kittle (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Courtland Sutton (10.7 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRDenver Broncos#21

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

George Kittle

Head to Head

10.7 PPG12.1 PPG

17 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Courtland Sutton vs George Kittle: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) against George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 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.

Courtland Sutton has his bye in Week 10, George Kittle in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Courtland Sutton by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	12.1
Games Played	17	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	133
Receptions	74	57
Rec/Game	4.4	5.2
Receiving Yards	1,017	628
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	57.1
Receiving TDs	7	7
Targets	124	69
Target Share/Game	7.3	6.3
Age	30	32
Experience	7 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Kittle at 12.1 PPG, 1.4 points per game above Courtland Sutton's 10.7. 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 Courtland Sutton or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.