George Kittle or Tucker Kraft?
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 — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: George Kittle
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| George Kittle | Tucker Kraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 1 rank Tucker Kraft ahead | TE3#3–#4edge | TE7#5–#9 |
| Week 9 | TE2#2–#5edge | TE11#7–#12 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.5edge | 11.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #56 overalledge | 10 #86 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +26 ranks · +433 val | +6 ranks · +61 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 Tucker Kraft?
- George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#5) and Tucker Kraft at TE11 (range #7–#12). Projections: 15.5 vs 11.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Tucker Kraft?
- George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4) vs Tucker Kraft TE7 (range #5–#9). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade George Kittle for Tucker Kraft?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #56 overall and Tucker Kraft #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.