George Kittle or Jaylen Waddle?
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.
| George Kittle | Jaylen Waddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 2 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead | #49#43–#73edge | #59#49–#64 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX24#22–#45edge | FLX59#53–#69 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.5edge | 11.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 18 #43 overalledge | 14 #58 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +39 ranks · +815 val | -24 ranks · -831 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 91% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| 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 9, George Kittle or Jaylen Waddle?
- George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#5) and Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31); on the flex board it is #24 vs #59. Projections: 15.5 vs 11.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Jaylen Waddle?
- George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4) vs Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade George Kittle for Jaylen Waddle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #43 overall and Jaylen Waddle #58, 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.