George Kittle or Khalil Shakir?

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 — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: George Kittle

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George KittleKhalil Shakir
Rest of season (overall)
7 of 7 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 0 rank Khalil Shakir ahead
#49#43–#73edge#93#90–#102
Week 9 (flex)FLX24#22–#45edgeFLX88#73–#92
Week 9 projection (PPR)15.5edge9.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)18 #43 overalledge10 #87 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+39 ranks · +815 val+6 ranks · +60 val
Rostered97%60%
Bye87
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 Khalil Shakir?
George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#5) and Khalil Shakir at WR44 (range #35–#47); on the flex board it is #24 vs #88. Projections: 15.5 vs 9.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Khalil Shakir?
George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4) vs Khalil Shakir WR48 (range #47–#52). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade George Kittle for Khalil Shakir?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #43 overall and Khalil Shakir #87, 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.