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 Kittle — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: George Kittle
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brenton Strange | George Kittle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Brenton Strange ahead · 4 rank George Kittle ahead | TE19#18–#20 | TE10#9–#11edge |
| Week 3 | TE24#22–#25 | TE9#6–#10edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.4 | 12.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #151 overall | 9 #93 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +4 val | +6 ranks · +53 val |
| Rostered | 36% | 95% |
| Bye | 7 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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.