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ArticleFantasy Football Start/Sit 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.
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Kittle's limited snap share makes him touchdown-or-bust despite favorable Miami matchup.

Kittle was eased into 2026 season in Week 1 with only 47.2% route share and 46.9% snap share. When on field, he showed strong involvement: 29% target-per-route run rate, 14.7% target share, 20% first-read share, one red zone target, 12 receiving yards, and 0.71 YPRR. Source characterizes him as touchdown-or-bust until route share increases substantially, noting Week 2 could return TE1 value but is risky with limited playing time. Miami allowed ninth-most yards per target and tenth-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends last year.

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