George Kittle vs Kyle Pitts Sr.
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Clear edge · 68% confident
Kyle Pitts Sr.- Higher projection: 172 vs 169 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 93
- Market favorite: ADP 67.6 vs 79.7
George Kittle and Kyle Pitts Sr. are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts Sr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE9). Kyle Pitts Sr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 68 (round 6) to George Kittle's pick 80. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Kyle Pitts Sr. at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus George Kittle at 169.
Last season George Kittle carried the heavier workload (75% snap share, 46 touches to Kyle Pitts Sr.'s 27), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Kyle Pitts Sr. is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts Sr. is the solid pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Kittle | Sr. |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 169 | 172 |
| Points / game | 14.9 | 9.0 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #93 | #75 |
| ADP | 80 | 68 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE3 | TE15 |
| Snap share | 75% | 59% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 6 |
| Age | 33 | 26 |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
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Frequently asked
Should I draft George Kittle or Kyle Pitts Sr. in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is a solid pick over George Kittle for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, George Kittle or Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Kyle Pitts Sr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 169 for George Kittle.
Where are George Kittle and Kyle Pitts Sr. being drafted?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has an ADP around pick 68 (round 6), while George Kittle goes closer to pick 80 (round 7).
Who is ranked higher, George Kittle or Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE6) ahead of George Kittle (TE9) for 2026.
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