Tight End · San Francisco 49ers
Injury status: Questionable · Achilles
Tight End · San Francisco 49ers
Injury status: Questionable · Achilles(AI summary of news and injury feeds · Updated 11h ago)
Latest on George Kittle — Injury: Questionable (Achilles, Surgery); Recent contract: 4-year extension ($76.4M, $19.1M/yr, signed 2025); Latest news: Kittle (Achilles) said Tuesday that he feels "definitely on track" for Week 1 though "nothing is 100 percent certain," David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports..
Owned a 21% target share, putting him in real difference-maker territory at TE.
Ran a route on 80% of team dropbacks, which is strong usage for a TE.
Commanded 11% of team air yards, giving him more ceiling than raw targets show.
Earned 0.21 targets per route, a strong sign the volume was not accidental.
Projects as TE3 in PPG while being drafted as TE11.
Scored on 12% of receptions, so last year's TD pace may be hard to sustain.
Moves from Mac Jones to Brock Purdy at QB, adding target-quality risk.
Team added Mike Evans, making last year's target share harder to repeat.
Route participation (80%) is already maxed out — there is no hidden usage left to unlock.
Scored 7 TDs on only 13 red-zone targets, creating regression risk.
Priced a tier below the role he's walking into. The field drafts him TE8; we have him TE3 — a 5-spot discount at the position.
11.9PPG
Projects for 11.9 PPG at TE in PPR scoring.
14.8PPG
TE 13 - Where he landed last season
| Fantasy | Receiving | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YR | TM | FPTS | G | FIN | TGT | REC | YDS | Y/R | TD |
| ’25 | SF | 162.5 (elite) | 11 | #13 (elite) | 69 (elite) | 57 (elite) | 628 (elite) | 11.0 (solid) | 7 (elite) |
| ’24 | SF | 239.6 (elite) | 15 | #3 (elite) | 94 (elite) | 78 (elite) | 1106 (elite) | 14.2 (elite) | 8 (elite) |
| ’23 | SF | 204.2 (elite) | 16 | #5 (elite) | 90 (elite) | 65 (elite) | 1020 (elite) | 15.7 (elite) | 6 (elite) |
Route Participation
2025 Result
80%
2026 Outlook
Reliable usage. He runs routes on 80% of plays, placing him in the top 25% of all tight ends for consistent involvement.
Target Share %
2025 Result
21% (#6 TE)
2026 Outlook
Elite target earner. With a 21% share of team targets, he ranks in the top 4% of tight ends, making him a primary passing option.
Targets
2025 Result
69 (6.3/g)
2026 Outlook
Steady volume. He sees 6.3 targets per game, totaling 69 targets, which provides a solid foundation for his weekly fantasy production.
Red-Zone Targets
2025 Result
13 (14% share)
2026 Outlook
Red-zone threat. He remains a key scoring threat with 13 red zone targets, accounting for 12% of the team's looks inside the twenty.
Snap Share
2025 Result
81%
2026 Outlook
Workhorse role. Playing 81% of snaps, he is on the field more than 91% of other tight ends, ensuring he is present for most plays.
Yards Per Route Run (YPRR)
2025 Result
1.93
Context
Highly efficient. His 1.93 yards per route run places him in the top 4% of tight ends, showing he is extremely productive when running routes.
Targets Per Route Run (TPRR)
2025 Result
0.21
Context
Target magnet. He earns a target on 0.21 of his routes, ranking in the top 6% of tight ends for his ability to get open.
Catch Rate
2025 Result
83.5%
Context
Sure hands. He is a reliable pass-catcher, hauling in 83.5% of the balls thrown his way throughout the season.
YAC Per Reception
2025 Result
4.4
Context
Playmaker ability. He adds 4.4 yards after the catch on every reception, boosting his overall yardage and fantasy upside.
Drop Rate
2025 Result
1%
Context
Consistent hands. With only 1 drop all season, his 1% drop rate shows he is a very dependable target for his quarterback.
QB Quality
Status
Brock Purdy takes over from Mac Jones
Simple Impact
Stable quarterbacking. He continues to play with Brock Purdy, providing stability compared to the previous season's quarterback who threw for 2,151 yards and 13 TDs.
Target Competition
Status
Added: Mike Evans · 150 vacated targets
Simple Impact
Crowded offense. New addition Mike Evans joins the team, creating a hierarchy where he must compete for targets alongside Evans, Ricky Pearsall, and Christian Kirk.
Scheme & Pace
Status
60% pass rate · -0.6% PROE · 62.6 plays/g
Simple Impact
Balanced attack. The team passes on 60% of plays at a neutral pace, which supports a steady flow of opportunities for the passing game.
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