DK Metcalf or George Kittle?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 24 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: George Kittle
- Rest of season: George Kittle — 5 of 8 experts
- Trade value: George Kittle
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| DK Metcalf | George Kittle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 3 of 8 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 5 rank George Kittle ahead | #64#61–#66 | #55#43–#86edge |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX45#38–#62 | FLX22#18–#42edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 13.2 | 16.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #62 overall | 15 #54 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +12 ranks · +200 val | +39 ranks · +597 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 97% |
| Bye | 9 | 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 7, DK Metcalf or George Kittle?
- George Kittle. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR22 (range #20–#29) and George Kittle at TE2 (range #1–#4); on the flex board it is #45 vs #22. Projections: 13.2 vs 16.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or George Kittle?
- George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR31 (range #30–#33) vs George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for George Kittle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #62 overall and George Kittle #54, 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.