Week 14 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
George Kittle caught two of his three targets last week for 22 yards. It was his second straight dud of a fantasy week, and third over his last four. Now, he has a new quarterback in rookie Brock Purdy with Jimmy Garoppolo out for the rest of the season with a foot injury. Kittle is super talented and worth starting based on weekly upside, but his inconsistency has been troubling for fantasy managers. It’s only the massive dearth of options at the position that keep him ranking in elite territory.
Kittle has a nice matchup against the Buccaneers this week. Tampa Bay ranks 23rd in aFPA to opposing tight ends this season and Kittle should be able to take advantage. Kittle has been inconsistent, so it’s risky to assume he’ll produce, but he’s still one of the best options available at the position. Start him.