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Fantasy football: Power ranking 49ers’ 5 best options in 2019

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 21: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a play against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 21: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a play against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 07: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 07: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

No. 1: Tight End George Kittle

There’s no reason to question George Kittle being the No. 1 fantasy football option on the 49ers. Last year, he showed he can succeed with any of the quarterbacks the Niners featured, including Garoppolo, but also extending to backups C.J. Beathard and Nick Mullens.

Kittle had that record-setting season in 2018, after all.

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Entering this year, though, things could be a bit different. The maturation of Dante Pettis, combined with the offseason additions of Tevin Coleman and rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel, could serve to take touches away from Kittle. And it’s going to be hard for the 2018 Pro Bowler to replicate the numbers he enjoyed last year.

He could come close, though, which still makes him a top-tier fantasy option amid a thin TE grouping.

It gets tricky, however, as other fantasy owners know that, too. Currently, Kittle’s 12-team ADP is 3.06, and his the No. 3 option at his position behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce and Philadelphia Eagles’ Zach Ertz.

It’s likely someone will reach for Kittle. But if he falls into Round 4 of your fantasy draft, be sure to grab him up.

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And there’s no way he’s bounced from the No. 1 49ers power rankings fantasy spot heading into 2019.