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ArticleFantasy Football Start/Sit Lineup Advice: Tight Ends (Week 2)
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George Kittle was eased into the 2026 season in Week 1. He had only a 47.2% route share and 46.9% snap share. Kittle was heavily involved when on the field with a 29% target-per-route run rate, a 14.7% target share, and a 20% first-read share.
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Kittle's limited Week 1 route share (47.2%) makes him touchdown-or-bust despite elite per-route metrics.

Kittle was eased into the 2026 season in Week 1 with only 47.2% route share and 46.9% snap share. When on the field, he was heavily involved with 29% target-per-route run rate, 14.7% target share, and 20% first-read share, but finished with only one red zone target, 12 receiving yards, and 0.71 yards per route run. The source warns that until Kittle sees a more substantial route share, he will be a touchdown-or-bust fantasy option, and while he could return TE1 value in Week 2, it is risky starting him with the limited playing time.

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