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George Kittle or Rashee RiceWho 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. Rashee Rice is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game across 8 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
WRKansas City Chiefs#5 WR
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Kittle vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGeorge KittleRashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)12.115.5
Games Played118
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)133124
Receptions5753
Rec/Game5.26.6
Receiving Yards628571
Rec Yds/Game57.171.4
Receiving TDs75
Targets6978
Target Share/Game6.39.8
Age3326
Experience8 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Kittle or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for George Kittle and Rashee Rice 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 Rashee Rice averaged 15.5.

Should I draft George Kittle or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game across 11 games in 2025, and Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 across 8. 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 Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are George Kittle and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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