George Kittle or Matthew Golden?
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: Matthew Golden — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Matthew Golden
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| George Kittle | Matthew Golden | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 0 of 7 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 7 rank Matthew Golden ahead | #49#43–#73 | #24#20–#33edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX24#22–#45edge | FLX26#18–#30 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.5 | 15.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 18 #43 overall | 31 #23 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +39 ranks · +815 val | +33 ranks · +1590 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 96% |
| Bye | 8 | 11 |
| 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 9, George Kittle or Matthew Golden?
- George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#5) and Matthew Golden at WR11 (range #8–#14); on the flex board it is #24 vs #26. Projections: 15.5 vs 15.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Matthew Golden?
- Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4) vs Matthew Golden WR11 (range #6–#16). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade George Kittle for Matthew Golden?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #43 overall and Matthew Golden #23, so Matthew Golden 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.