Who should I start in Week 3, George Kittle or Michael Mayer?

George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE9 (range #6–#10) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 12.5 vs 6.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Michael Mayer?

George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE10 (range #9–#11) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade George Kittle for Michael Mayer?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #93 overall and Michael Mayer #283, 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.

George Kittle or Michael Mayer?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: George Kittle
Rest of season: George Kittle — 3 of 3 experts
Trade value: George Kittle

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	George Kittle	Michael Mayer
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead	TE10#9–#11edge	TE34#26–#42
Week 3	TE9#6–#10edge	TE17#11–#26
Week 3 projection (PPR)	12.5edge	6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #93 overalledge	3 #283 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +53 val	+71 ranks · +62 val
Rostered	95%	18%
Bye	8	13
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 3, George Kittle or Michael Mayer?: George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE9 (range #6–#10) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 12.5 vs 6.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Michael Mayer?: George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE10 (range #9–#11) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade George Kittle for Michael Mayer?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #93 overall and Michael Mayer #283, 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.