TESF vs DENTE317.1 projected (12.9–24.6)PPR

Should I start George Kittle in Week 4?

Start George Kittle in Week 4. Kittle projects 17.1 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 12.2.

Measured against the TE12 start line: Isaiah Likely, TE13 at 12.2 projected PPR points, the first tight end below it.

Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET

Why George Kittle

Start George Kittle — projects 17.1, an even matchup vs DEN.

George Kittle projects 17.1 points on a 12.9–24.6 range. The matchup grades as neutral against DEN. Usage: targets / game at 6.3. Net: George Kittle is start this week.

Working for Kittle: Clear start (4.9 pts clear), Alpha TE usage (21% target share), High floor (12.9 floor).

Matchup

George Kittle (SF) faces DEN, kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET. The matchup is rated neutral. Betting line: implied team total 25.3, spread -3.0.

Recent form

George Kittle's last 5 games: PPR points 24.5, 7.9, 3.2, 18, 26.2 (oldest to newest).

At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.

What flips it

Kittle's edge is 4.9 points (17.1 to 12.2). Likely's ceiling (12.5) stays under Kittle's projection and Kittle's floor (12.9) stays over Likely's, so neither range reaches the other's projection. Confidence in the call: moderate.

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