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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

George Kittle or Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWho 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. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver who averaged 17.7 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

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRSeattle Seahawks#2 WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

17.7

Games

Rec

119

Rec Yds

1,793

Rec TDs

Targets

163

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Kittle	Jaxon Smith-Njigba
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	17.7
Games Played	11	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	133	301
Receptions	57	119
Rec/Game	5.2	7.0
Receiving Yards	628	1,793
Rec Yds/Game	57.1	105.5
Receiving TDs	7	10
Targets	69	163
Target Share/Game	6.3	9.6
Age	33	24
Experience	8 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for George Kittle and Jaxon Smith-Njigba 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7.

Should I draft George Kittle or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026 fantasy football?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game across 11 games in 2025, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba average in 2025?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's bye weeks in 2026?▾

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.