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George Kittle or James CookWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is a San Francisco 49ers tight end who averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game across 11 games in 2025. James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 17 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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TESan Francisco 49ers#3 TE
George Kittle
PPG
12.1
Games
11
Rec
57
Rec Yds
628
Rec TDs
7
Targets
69
Bye
Week 8
RBBuffalo Bills#6 RB
James Cook
PPG
16.8
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,621
Rush TDs
12
Rec
33
Rec Yds
291
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs James Cook: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGeorge KittleJames Cook
PPG (Half-PPR)12.116.8
Games Played1117
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)133286
Rushing Yards-31,621
Rush Yds/Game-0.395.4
Rushing TDs012
Receptions5733
Receiving Yards628291
Targets6940
Total TDs714
Age3327
Experience8 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for George Kittle and James Cook is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and James Cook averaged 16.8.

Should I draft George Kittle or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game across 11 games in 2025, and James Cook averaged 16.8 across 17. 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 George Kittle and James Cook average in 2025?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. James Cook averaged 16.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are George Kittle and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?▾

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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