George Kittle or Makai Lemon?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: George Kittle
- Rest of season: George Kittle — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: George Kittle
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| George Kittle | Makai Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 6 of 8 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 2 rank Makai Lemon ahead | #55#43–#86edge | #95#82–#117 |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX22#18–#42edge | FLX114#92–#128 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 16.3edge | 5.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #54 overalledge | 10 #86 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +39 ranks · +597 val | +28 ranks · +233 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 52% |
| 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 7, George Kittle or Makai Lemon?
- George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE2 (range #1–#4) and Makai Lemon at WR52 (range #45–#59); on the flex board it is #22 vs #114. Projections: 16.3 vs 5.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Makai Lemon?
- George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4) vs Makai Lemon WR50 (range #46–#57). 6 of 8 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 #54 overall and Makai Lemon #86, 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.