Brenton Strange or George Kittle?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: George Kittle
  • Rest of season: George Kittle4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: George Kittle

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Brenton StrangeGeorge Kittle
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Brenton Strange ahead · 4 rank George Kittle ahead
TE19#18–#20TE10#9–#11edge
Week 3TE24#22–#25TE9#6–#10edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.412.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #151 overall9 #93 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +4 val+6 ranks · +53 val
Rostered36%95%
Bye78
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Brenton Strange or George Kittle?
George Kittle. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE24 (range #22–#25) and George Kittle at TE9 (range #6–#10). Projections: 9.4 vs 12.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or George Kittle?
George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE19 (range #18–#20) vs George Kittle TE10 (range #9–#11). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brenton Strange for George Kittle?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #151 overall and George Kittle #93, so George Kittle carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.