George Kittle or Matt Hibner?

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 — 3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: George Kittle

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George KittleMatt Hibner
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 0 rank Matt Hibner ahead
TE3#3–#4edgeTE44#42–#46
Week 9TE2#2–#5edgeTE64#48–#72
Week 9 projection (PPR)15.5edge2.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)15 #56 overalledge3 #318 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+26 ranks · +433 val+28 ranks · +22 val
Rostered97%1%
Bye813
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 Matt Hibner?
George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#5) and Matt Hibner at TE64 (range #48–#72). Projections: 15.5 vs 2.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Matt Hibner?
George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4) vs Matt Hibner TE44 (range #42–#46). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade George Kittle for Matt Hibner?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #56 overall and Matt Hibner #318, 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.