Dalton Schultz or George Kittle?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: George Kittle
  • Rest of season: George Kittle — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: George Kittle

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Dalton SchultzGeorge Kittle
Rest of season
0 of 7 experts rank Dalton Schultz ahead · 7 rank George Kittle ahead
TE22#16–#28TE3#3–#4edge
Week 9TE21#16–#27TE2#2–#5edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)8.515.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #143 overall15 #56 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-6 ranks · -26 val+26 ranks · +433 val
Rostered31%97%
Bye88
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 9, Dalton Schultz or George Kittle?
George Kittle. This week's consensus has Dalton Schultz at TE21 (range #16–#27) and George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#5). Projections: 8.5 vs 15.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dalton Schultz or George Kittle?
George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: Dalton Schultz TE22 (range #16–#28) vs George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dalton Schultz for George Kittle?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dalton Schultz is ranked #143 overall and George Kittle #56, 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.