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Mattek Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on George Kittle
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Mattek Fantasy Football about George Kittle.
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All Mattek Fantasy Football insights about George Kittle
PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Charlie Kar highlights George Kittle as a primary focal point of the 49ers' offense who will continue to receive significant volume; Kittle recently recorded a 'mega smash' game with six receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns on seven targets.PositiveUsageSep 26, 2026
George Kittle's route participation and snap share increased last week. Mattek Fantasy Football feels 'pretty good' about him, noting he had 44 yards and a touchdown against Miami. With Mike Evans banged up and DeMarcus Robinson out, plus backup Jake Tonkin on IR, the source expects continued increased playing time.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
George Kittle ran only 44% of routes in Week 1 but had 10 days to rest before Week 2. There were rumors he might not even play in the Australia game and would stay home to rehab his Achilles. The source views his ability to play at all as bullish and ranks him as a clear start.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
The source ranked George Kittle as a top-six tight end for the week and expressed strong conviction about his usage, stating 'KD is almost assuredly going to play a full amount of snaps' and would be 'pretty surprised if he didn't.' The source reasoned that Kittle would not have flown to Australia if he wasn't going to play full snaps, and noted he has 'pretty large touchdown equity.' However, his receiving yardage prop on Underdog was listed at 33.5 yards, which was lower than expected.PositiveValueSep 9, 2026
Ranked 69th in week one FLEX rankings, which is well ahead of expert consensus. The source believes Kittle is undervalued relative to the market.PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026
JJ McCarthy selects George Kittle at tight end and interprets a Kyle Shanahan quote positively. Shanahan said Kittle "took a step back," but McCarthy clarifies that Shanahan meant Kittle is taking a step back toward actually getting on the field, implying increased playing time and availability.PositiveValueAug 29, 2026
The source advocates for drafting George Kittle as a high-upside tight end, noting he is currently drafted as the TE9 due to Achilles injury concerns. Kittle has consistently retained efficiency (2.2 yards per route run last year) unlike older peers. The potential absence of Mike Evans could elevate Kittle to the primary target role in the 49ers' offense. Recent reports on his injury status have been very positive.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
George Kittle is being undervalued due to injury concerns and should be drafted closer to the range of Tyler Warren, Harold Landry, and Kyle Pitts.PositiveInjuryAug 22, 2026
The source notes that George Kittle returning to health is a positive factor for the San Francisco offense and Brock Purdy's fantasy outlook.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
George Kittle remains a strong fantasy starter entering his age-33 season, even coming off an Achilles injury. His blocking is critical to Christian McCaffrey's success, and with other 49ers pass-catchers dealing with injuries or inexperience, Kittle could see a career-high in receptions. He is a reliable asset due to his extreme efficiency and integral role in Kyle Shanahan's offense. Mattek includes him as a 'Ball Knower' draft target.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
The source targets George Kittle as a draft pick to create a correlation stack with Christian McCaffrey.PositiveProjectionJul 14, 2026
Considered as a stacking option with Brock Purdy before being selected by another team, indicating strong value.PositiveProjectionJun 30, 2026
George Kittle averaged 14.7 points per game coming off an injury, outperforming Kyle Pitts despite being drafted later.PositiveValueJun 30, 2026
Coming off an injury, Kittle averaged 14.7 points per game last year, offering better value than Kyle Pitts (12 PPG) who is going significantly earlier in 2026 ADP.NegativeValueNo date
Currently ranked very low but the source plans to immediately raise his ranking to the 60s (specifically 63) after this video. The source prefers Kittle over Rondel Moore. The only concern cited is Kittle's age, but this does not deter the source from upgrading his valuation significantly.PositiveMatchupNo date
Kittle is a preferred start over Dalton Kincaid this week against Denver; he is seeing increased usage and remains a primary target in the 49ers' passing game, especially with Mike Evans likely out.PositiveValueNo date
George Kittle is currently going outside the top 100 picks, which the source attributes to an overreaction to injury and age concerns. Research indicates that returning from injury does not negatively impact fantasy point distribution. However, the source also categorizes him among tight ends in the 6-12 range, which he historically advises against drafting due to low top-six finish rates.NegativeInjuryNo date
George Kittle is flagged as an aging player with significant injury concerns, specifically noting he is coming off an Achilles injury.