George Kittle or Isaiah Likely?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Isaiah Likely
- Rest of season: George Kittle — 90 of 113 experts
- Trade value: George Kittle
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| George Kittle | Isaiah Likely | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 90 of 113 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 23 rank Isaiah Likely ahead | TE10#5–#17edge | TE13#8–#25 |
| Week 1 | TE17#9–#36 | TE13#9–#26edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #97 overalledge | 7 #122 overall |
| Rostered | 94% | 85% |
| Bye | 8 | 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 1, George Kittle or Isaiah Likely?
- Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE17 (range #9–#36) and Isaiah Likely at TE13 (range #9–#26). Projections: 9.2 vs 9.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Isaiah Likely?
- George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE10 (range #5–#17) vs Isaiah Likely TE13 (range #8–#25). 90 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade George Kittle for Isaiah Likely?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #97 overall and Isaiah Likely #122, 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.