George Kittle or Tucker Kraft?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: George Kittle
- Rest of season: George Kittle — 3 of 6 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| George Kittle | Tucker Kraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 6 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 3 rank Tucker Kraft ahead | TE5#3–#7edge | TE8#4–#11 |
| Week 5 | TE4#4–#5edge | TE8#7–#11 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.8edge | 11.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #82 overall | 9 #92 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +13 ranks · +134 val | -14 ranks · -155 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 93% |
| 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 5, George Kittle or Tucker Kraft?
- George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE4 (range #4–#5) and Tucker Kraft at TE8 (range #7–#11). Projections: 12.8 vs 11.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Tucker Kraft?
- George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE5 (range #3–#7) vs Tucker Kraft TE8 (range #4–#11). 3 of 6 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 #82 overall and Tucker Kraft #92, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.