George Kittle or George Pickens?

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 Pickens — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: George Pickens

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

George KittleGeorge Pickens
Rest of season (overall)
0 of 7 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 7 rank George Pickens ahead
#49#43–#73#34#31–#36edge
Week 9 (flex)FLX24#22–#45edgeFLX34#27–#53
Week 9 projection (PPR)15.5edge14.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)18 #43 overall22 #34 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+39 ranks · +815 val-14 ranks · -1132 val
Rostered97%99%
Bye814
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.9485% to play

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, George Kittle or George Pickens?
George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#5) and George Pickens at WR16 (range #12–#22); on the flex board it is #24 vs #34. Projections: 15.5 vs 14.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or George Pickens?
George Pickens. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4) vs George Pickens WR18 (range #14–#20). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Pickens ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade George Kittle for George Pickens?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #43 overall and George Pickens #34, so George Pickens 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.