George Kittle Facing Favorable Matchup In Week 10

George Kittle Facing Favorable Matchup In Week 10

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle goes to Jacksonville this week to face the Jaguars on Sunday. Kittle, 30, is coming off a fruitful Week 8 performance in which he posted 149 yards receiving on nine receptions and 11 targets, all team-highs. Jacksonville's defense, which plays zone coverage on nearly 70% of snaps, was described by head coach Mike Shanahan on Wednesday as "bend-but-don't-break". While running routes against that kind of defense could cap Kittle's upside, it should be a good thing for his floor if he's able to find soft spots consistently, especially in PPR leagues. Also worth noting is that Jacksonville allows 8.4 fantasy points per game to tight ends, which is the seventh-most in the league. Kittle continues his consistent run as a mid-tier TE1 this week, with perhaps a little less volatility than usual.

Source: Pro Football Reference