George Kittle or Ladd McConkey?

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 — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: George Kittle

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George KittleLadd McConkey
Rest of season (overall)
6 of 7 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 1 rank Ladd McConkey ahead
#49#43–#73edge#59#50–#71
Week 9 (flex)FLX24#22–#45edgeFLX62#55–#80
Week 9 projection (PPR)15.5edge11.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)18 #43 overalledge14 #57 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+39 ranks · +815 val-2 ranks · -47 val
Rostered97%89%
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 Ladd McConkey?
George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#5) and Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37); on the flex board it is #24 vs #62. Projections: 15.5 vs 11.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Ladd McConkey?
George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4) vs Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade George Kittle for Ladd McConkey?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #43 overall and Ladd McConkey #57, 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.