George Kittle Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

George Kittle
TE
, San Francisco 49ers

Age: 31
Weight: 250 lbs
Height: 6' 4"
College: Iowa

ADP: 55
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
98	560	7	43	0

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by Brandon Niles

· Sep 27, 2023 · 12:46 PM EDT

SF TE George Kittle - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Arizona Cardinals

George Kittle had a nice game against the Giants last week, catching seven of his nine targets for 90 yards. He still has yet to find the end zone this season, but it was good to see him approaching double-digit targets after nine total in his first two games. Kittle remains a heavy part of this offense and one of the more explosive players at his position.

This week, Kittle faces a Cardinals defense that ranks 16th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. Regardless of matchup, however, Kittle is a must-start in all formats based on his usage at a position with very few consistently reliable options. We have Kittle ranked as an elite fantasy option this week. Start him.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 20, 2023 · 11:56 AM EDT

SF TE George Kittle - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. New York Giants

George Kittle hasn’t put up much in the way of fantasy points through two games this season, but it’s good to see him healthy. He’s had three catches in each game, with a grand total of just 49 yards on the season. Still, the late-season rapport he developed with Brock Purdy in 2022 should prove fruitful sooner or later, so fantasy managers shouldn’t panic just yet.

This week, Kittle has a nice matchup against the Giants, who are struggling on both sides of the ball. They allowed 88 yards and eight receptions to the tight end position a week ago. Tight ends are tough to find with consistency in the fantasy realm, so keep starting Kittle as a top-10 option, given his usage. While he had only three targets last week, he had six in Week 1.

Update: With Brandon Aiyuk not expected to play, Kittle should benefit with additional looks.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 14, 2023 · 6:30 PM EDT

SF TE George Kittle - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Los Angeles Rams

George Kittle was questionable going into last week’s tilt against the Steelers, but he wound up playing. He was limited to just three catches for 19 yards, but he did receive six targets in the lopsided victory. Kittle’s usage makes him one of the best fantasy tight ends in football, however, and he was the TE1 in games where Brock Purdy started last year.

This week, keep Kittle active against the Rams. Los Angeles held the Seahawks in check last week but have gaps on defense on paper and Kittle scored a touchdown the last time these two teams met up. Keep him active in all leagues as long as he’s healthy.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 07, 2023 · 11:46 AM EDT

SF TE George Kittle - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Pittsburgh Steelers

George Kittle was the TE1 in fantasy last season while Brock Purdy was quarterback. Yes, that includes Travis Kelce, albeit in a small, six-game sample size. Kittle is one of the best in the game and while he’ll likely see a little touchdown regression and see fewer targets with Deebo Samuel healthy, he’s still expected to be an elite fantasy option you can bank on each week.

He starts the season against a Pittsburgh defense that ranked 16th in aFPA to opposing tight ends last year. Regardless of matchup, he should be in your lineup, but check the injury report diligently. He was a limited participant in practice this week and isn’t certain to start, so be sure to have a backup plan in place.

by Bob Harris

· Jul 28, 2023 · 2:57 PM EDT

SF TE George Kittle - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Quarterback Brock Purdy took the league by storm when he filled in for an injured Jimmy Garoppolo, and the former seventh-round pick wasted no time building rapport with George Kittle. Kittle was on the receiving end of seven of Purdy's 13 touchdown passes during the regular season, with all of those scoring strikes coming over a six-game span. With Purdy slated to be the starter over Trey Lance, Kittle could be in for the best year of his career should he get to play with Purdy for an entire 17-game season. Of course, that would require Kittle to stay healthy, which hasn't always been the easiest of tasks for the 29-year-old, but the rewards outweigh the risks here.

Fantasy Downside
While health is an issue (Kittle hasn't played 15-plus games since 2018), so is the wealth of talent working alongside the star tight end in this offense. Will Kittle be targeted often enough to suit his fantasy managers? At the very least, it could lead to some week-to-week inconsistency.

2023 Bottom Line
The hope is the same concern outlined above also works in Kittle's favor. The 49ers are bound to have a potent offense with Christian McCaffery and Deebo Samuel helping take some of the attention off Kittle, who is certainly worthy of being one of the first tight ends taken off the board. San Francisco also has the seventh-easiest strength of schedule, according to PFF, making Kittle an even more intriguing option.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 28, 2022 · 7:00 PM EST

SF TE George Kittle - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Las Vegas Raiders

Brock Purdy has been very good for George Kittle. He has two touchdowns in each of his last two games, and he finished last week’s contest against the Commanders with six catches for 120 yards. He’s been inconsistent throughout the season, but with a new quarterback, anything is possible.

This week, Kittle faces a Raiders defense that ranks 10th in aFPA to opposing tight ends. Despite the matchup, he’s a must-start. The tight end position is a barren wasteland of risk and inconsistency, and Kittle’s production lately separates him from the pack. Start him.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 22, 2022 · 2:52 PM EST

SF TE George Kittle - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Washington Commanders

George Kittle had a great game against the Seahawks last week, catching four of his five targets for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Kittle has been volatile as a fantasy producer, but he’s capable of those kinds of numbers in any given week. It’s a good sign that he has five targets in each of Brock Purdy’s full games as the starter.

This week, Kittle has a tough matchup against Washington. The Commanders rank eighth in aFPA to opposing tight ends. Kittle is always a risk to disappoint, but with only one really steady tight end option in fantasy (Travis Kelce), you take the risk and fly with Kittle’s upside. We have him ranked inside our top five tight ends once again and he should be active in all leagues.