DeVonta Smith 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 — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: George Kittle
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| DeVonta Smith | George Kittle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 5 rank George Kittle ahead | #56#46–#66 | #49#43–#73edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX167#80–#223 | FLX24#22–#45edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 5.3 | 15.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #52 overall | 18 #43 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -26 ranks · -1220 val | +39 ranks · +815 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 97% |
| Bye | 10 | 8 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% to play | 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 9, DeVonta Smith or George Kittle?
- George Kittle. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#5); on the flex board it is #167 vs #24. Projections: 5.3 vs 15.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or George Kittle?
- George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DeVonta Smith for George Kittle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and George Kittle #43, 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.