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George Kittle or Jonnu Smith Week 16 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for TEs

The tight ends will be featured in Week 16 of the 2024 fantasy football season when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. George Kittle and Jonnu Smith have been two of the best overall players in the position this year, but here's a look at which one is the better pick for fantasy lineups this week.

Is George Kittle a good fantasy pick in Week 16?

George Kittle (image credit: getty)
George Kittle (image credit: getty)

George Kittle has consistently been one of the best overall fantasy football TEs in his career with the San Francisco 49ers. He has finished among the top five players in his position in five of the past six seasons and ranks as the overall TE2 this year.

Further demonstrating his elite consistency is that he has finished among the top 12 weekly TEs in 11 of his 12 games this year, with eight touchdowns. He is one of the most reliable options each week and should be again when he plays against the Miami Dolphins.

Is Jonnu Smith a good fantasy pick in Week 16?

Jonnu Smith (image credit: getty)
Jonnu Smith (image credit: getty)

Jonnu Smith has been on an excellent run with the Miami Dolphins in recent weeks. He has finished among the top five weekly TEs in each of his past five games and has been averaging more than seven receptions during that stretch with six TDs.

The veteran has established a massive role within his offensive system in recent weeks and has improved his season-long ranking to TE4 in fantasy football. He is once again one of the best overall Week 16 lineup options amid his dominant streak when he takes on the San Francisco 49ers.

George Kittle or Jonnu Smith: Who should I start in Week 16 fantasy football?

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool
Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool

George Kittle is the recommended TE to use in Week 16 fantasy football lineups over Jonnu Smith. Both are elite options when the 49ers take on the Dolphins, but Kittle is expected to outperform Smith.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool predicts that Kittle will score an additional fantasy point than Smith in PPR scoring format. His higher expectation of scoring a TD is the main reason for his superior overall projections as it is enough to overcome Smith being projected to record more receptions and total yards.

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