George Kittle or Josh Whyle?

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 — 1 of 1 experts
  • Trade value: George Kittle

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George KittleJosh Whyle
Rest of season
1 of 1 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 0 rank Josh Whyle ahead
TE3#3–#4edgeTE69#61–#76
Week 9TE2#2–#5edgeTE82#78–#85
Week 9 projection (PPR)15.5edge0.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)15 #56 overalledge2 #403 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+26 ranks · +433 val-6 ranks · -3 val
Rostered97%1%
Bye811
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.01849% 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 Josh Whyle?
George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#5) and Josh Whyle at TE82 (range #78–#85). Projections: 15.5 vs 0.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Josh Whyle?
George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4) vs Josh Whyle TE69 (range #61–#76). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade George Kittle for Josh Whyle?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #56 overall and Josh Whyle #403, 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.