Colston Loveland 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: Colston Loveland — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Colston Loveland
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Colston Loveland | George Kittle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Colston Loveland ahead · 0 rank George Kittle ahead | TE4#3–#5edge | TE10#9–#11 |
| Week 3 | TE12#11–#14 | TE9#6–#10edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.6 | 12.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 24 #32 overalledge | 9 #93 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +5 ranks · +266 val | +6 ranks · +53 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 95% |
| Bye | 10 | 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, Colston Loveland or George Kittle?
- George Kittle. This week's consensus has Colston Loveland at TE12 (range #11–#14) and George Kittle at TE9 (range #6–#10). Projections: 9.6 vs 12.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Colston Loveland or George Kittle?
- Colston Loveland. Rest-of-season consensus: Colston Loveland TE4 (range #3–#5) vs George Kittle TE10 (range #9–#11). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Colston Loveland ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Colston Loveland for George Kittle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Colston Loveland is ranked #32 overall and George Kittle #93, so Colston Loveland 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.