Who should I start in Week 5, George Kittle or Makai Lemon?

George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE4 (range #4–#5) and Makai Lemon at WR41 (range #37–#51); on the flex board it is #40 vs #85. Projections: 13.3 vs 9.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Makai Lemon?

George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE5 (range #3–#7) vs Makai Lemon WR50 (range #41–#57). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade George Kittle for Makai Lemon?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #82 overall and Makai Lemon #91, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

George Kittle or Makai Lemon?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: George Kittle
Rest of season: George Kittle — 3 of 6 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	George Kittle	Makai Lemon
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 6 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 3 rank Makai Lemon ahead	#85#43–#107edge	#94#77–#117
Week 5 (flex)	FLX40#35–#46edge	FLX85#73–#107
Week 5 projection (PPR)	13.3edge	9.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	10 #82 overall	9 #91 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+10 ranks · +106 val	+20 ranks · +162 val
Rostered	96%	62%
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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Who should I start in Week 5, George Kittle or Makai Lemon?: George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE4 (range #4–#5) and Makai Lemon at WR41 (range #37–#51); on the flex board it is #40 vs #85. Projections: 13.3 vs 9.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Makai Lemon?: George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE5 (range #3–#7) vs Makai Lemon WR50 (range #41–#57). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade George Kittle for Makai Lemon?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #82 overall and Makai Lemon #91, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.