Darnell Washington or George KittleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Washington is a Pittsburgh Steelers tight end who averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. George Kittle is a San Francisco 49ers tight end who averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game across 11 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#38 TE

Darnell Washington

PPG

4.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

364

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TESan Francisco 49ers#3 TE

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.5	12.1
Games Played	13	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	133
Receptions	31	57
Rec/Game	2.4	5.2
Receiving Yards	364	628
Rec Yds/Game	28.0	57.1
Receiving TDs	1	7
Targets	43	69
Target Share/Game	3.3	6.3
Age	25	33
Experience	2 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington and George Kittle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and George Kittle averaged 12.1.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or George Kittle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025, and George Kittle averaged 12.1 across 11. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Darnell Washington and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.