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George Kittle 2022 Outlook: The People’s Tight End May Be Fool’s Gold For Fantasy
3 years agoSan Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle remains one of the more expensive players at his position entering his sixth season. The 28-year-old is consistently regarded as one of the best players in football at any position, but his fantasy production has been somewhat erratic considering his draft capital. Kittle led all tight ends last year with a 92.7% snap share, yet somehow only managed eight red-zone targets. This disconnect may not be a fluke, as his elite blocking skills may favor his usage in the run game when the offense approaches the end zone. With an ADP settling in around 47 as the TE4, just behind Atlanta Falcons Kyle Pitts and ahead of Las Vegas Raiders Darren Waller, his relative ranking among tight ends seems fair. Still, his overall ADP could be a bit high considering the question marks around the offense and his inconsistent role in the passing game. With Trey Lance likely to take the reins at quarterback, Kittle's scoring opportunities could face even more significant challenges due to increased RPOs. It could be worth addressing other positions in the middle rounds of drafts and seeking value at tight end late as opposed to selecting Kittle.
