NFL
SF
LAR
o48.5
-3.5
8:35PM • PREVIEW NFLX
DAL
NYG
o48.5
+3
8:20PM • PREVIEW NBC/P
DEN
KC
o43
-2.5
8:15PM • PREVIEW ABC/E
NE
SEA
o44.5
-3.5
8:20PM • PREVIEW NBC/P
CHI
CAR
o47.5
+3
1:00PM • PREVIEW FOX
TB
CIN
o50.5
-3.5
1:00PM • PREVIEW FOX
NO
DET
o50
-7
1:00PM • PREVIEW FOX
BUF
HOU
o44.5
+1
1:00PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
BAL
IND
o48
+3.5
1:00PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
CLE
JAX
o40.5
-8
1:00PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
ATL
PIT
o42
-3
1:00PM • PREVIEW FOX
NYJ
TEN
o39
-1.5
1:00PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
ARI
LAC
o47
-10
4:25PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
MIA
LV
o40
-3.5
4:25PM • PREVIEW FOX
GB
MIN
o46
-1.5
4:25PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
WAS
PHI
o44.5
-5.5
4:25PM • PREVIEW FOX

Kenny Gainwell or George Kittle

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell

RBTampa Bay Bucs TB
George Kittle

George Kittle

TESan Francisco 49ers SF
OR
🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Gainwell over Kittle

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Kenny Gainwell

High-Floor PPR Value Emerging as Tampa Bay's Pass-Catching Spark

Kenny Gainwell enters the season operating as a pivotal change-of-pace weapon in Tampa Bay's backfield behind Bucky Irving. While not slated for workhorse duties, Gainwell's standout receiving chops—highlighted by flashy plays during camp drills—carve out a defined pass-catching role in this offense.

Market sentiment has shifted substantially over the summer. After holding an ADP near the top-100 mark in late July, his draft cost plummeted into the 140s as backfield clarity favored a split workload. In 1.0 PPR leagues, this cooling price creates a clear buying opportunity against our projections.

Our models forecast 480 rushing yards and 40 receptions on 68 targets, totaling 171 fantasy points. While fantasy managers currently start him in just 17% of leagues despite 95% rostership, Gainwell represents a high-floor flex option with weekly standalone value and significant contingent upside.


Updated 22 hrs ago

Latest News Kenny Gainwell
Loading...
🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Kittle over Gainwell

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook George Kittle

Draft Market Slide Creates Premium Tight End Value in San Francisco

Kittle remains the undisputed focal point of San Francisco's tight end room alongside Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell. While sharing targets with Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel Sr., and Mike Evans, his proven red-zone presence keeps his weekly role secure when active.

Market sentiment cooled over the summer due to his Achilles rehabilitation, dropping his ADP from around pick 100 into the 130s. However, with Kittle recently activated from the PUP list and resuming practice, this draft slide presents an enticing value opportunity in 1.0 PPR formats.

Our models project another productive season featuring 73 catches for 825 yards and seven touchdowns on 91 targets (176.0 fantasy points). As manager confidence steadily rebounds, Kittle shapes up as an every-week TE1 at a discounted draft price.


Updated 22 hrs ago

Latest News George Kittle
Loading...
Performance Kenny Gainwell
Fantasy Chart Loading...

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
0000000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
0000000
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance George Kittle
Fantasy Chart Loading...

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Kenny Gainwell
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC

Redzone data is for premium members only.

Redzone Touches George Kittle
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
19 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

Redzone data is for premium members only.

Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Kenny Gainwell
OWN
94%
+0.48 compared to last week
START
18%
-1.37 compared to last week
OWN/START George Kittle
OWN
100%
+0.91 compared to last week
START
48%
+20.33 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Kenny Gainwell
37th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus George Kittle
8th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Kenny Gainwell

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Breakdown George Kittle

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 9th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 11th with 112.90 total points (8.06 avg).
  • Currently 84.9 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games and is listed on the injury report.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Achilles (Since Aug 31, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 8.1.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 11th among TE.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 15th among TE.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 13th among TE.
  • Top 10 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 7th among TE.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 706 and 11.21 YPC and is currently ranked 11th among TE.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 7 and is currently ranked 8th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 3 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -12, Rec Yards: -367 Rec TDs: -1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 73, REC YDS: 825, REC TDS: 7
Next Up Health Check
Injury Kenny Gainwell

No Injury Reported

Injury George Kittle

ACHILLES - Since Aug 31, 2026

Week 1
Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Kenny Gainwell

Week 1
Tampa Bay Bucs @ Cincinnati Bengals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.94416.2420133523.76
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 26th with 77.00 total points (4.53 avg).
  • Currently 150 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 2607 (153.35 per game).
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 4469 (262.88 per game).
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 13 (0.76 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.94 per game and currently ranked 30th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +45.36, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +3, INTs: -4, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +3.53,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 13, TDS: 4, PA/G: 30.8, YDS/G: 404.7
Matchups George Kittle

Week 1
San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.25304.9030205224.24
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 145.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 82 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 25 (1.47 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 2007 (118.06 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 18th in pass defense with 4091 (240.65 per game).
  • Top 10 in sacks with 47 (2.76 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 16 (0.94 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 20.35 per game and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) and currently ranked 14th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -22.99, Turnovers: +11 Sacks: +8, INTs: +9, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1.33,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 21.6, YDS/G: 348
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Kenny Gainwell
15.71
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating George Kittle
17.03
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Kenny Gainwell
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
ON PACE NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career George Kittle
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2017 SF 15 63 43 515 12.0 2 0 0 0 0
2018 SF 16 135 88 1377 15.6 5 1 10 10 0
2019 SF 14 107 85 1053 12.4 5 5 22 4.4 0
2020 SF 8 63 48 634 13.2 2 2 17 8.5 0
2021 SF 14 95 71 910 12.8 6 3 20 6.7 0
2022 SF 15 86 60 765 12.8 11 0 0 0 0
2023 SF 16 90 65 1020 15.7 6 1 2 2 0
2024 SF 15 94 78 1106 14.2 8 0 0 0 0
2025 SF 12 79 63 706 11.2 7 1 -3 -3 0
ON PACE 54 356 284 3177 11.2 32 5 -14 -3 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 92 71 981 13.8 7 1 -0 -0.5 0
Totals 132 838 620 8368 13.5 53 14 72 5.1 0
The Premium Start tool.
  • Optimal Lineups
  • Predictive Analytics Waiver Advice
  • Trade Suggestions & More

RECENT DECISIONS

Latest from FSP

Player News

Matchups

Week 1
ARI @LAC
ATL @PIT
BAL @IND
BUF @HOU
CAR vs CHI
CIN vs TB
CLE @JAC
DAL @NYG
DEN @KC
DET vs NO
GB @MIN
LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
Matchup Time Pitchers
ARI @HOU 07:15 EDT EST
ATH @SEA 09:40 EDT EST
ATL @PHI 06:05 EDT EST
BAL vs BOS 07:05 EDT EST
CHC @MIA 04:10 EDT EST
CHW vs MIN 07:10 EDT EST
CIN vs MIL 06:40 EDT EST
CLE vs DET 06:10 EDT EST
COL vs STL 08:10 EDT EST
KC vs TOR 07:10 EDT EST
LAA @PIT 06:40 EDT EST
LAD vs WAS 09:10 EDT EST
NYM vs SF 04:10 EDT EST
NYY @SD 07:15 EDT EST
TB @TEX 07:05 EDT EST
Matchup Time
No games scheduled
Matchup Time
No games scheduled