Kyle Pitts Sr. or Tyler Higbee?
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: Kyle Pitts Sr.
- Rest of season: Kyle Pitts Sr. — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Kyle Pitts Sr.
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| Kyle Pitts Sr. | Tyler Higbee | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Kyle Pitts Sr. ahead · 0 rank Tyler Higbee ahead | TE14#9–#16edge | TE28#25–#30 |
| Week 9 | TE11#10–#15edge | TE21#18–#24 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.8edge | 6.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #113 overalledge | 5 #168 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +12 ranks · +71 val | +72 ranks · +155 val |
| Rostered | 81% | 11% |
| Bye | 11 | 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, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Tyler Higbee?
- Kyle Pitts Sr.. This week's consensus has Kyle Pitts Sr. at TE11 (range #10–#15) and Tyler Higbee at TE21 (range #18–#24). Projections: 9.8 vs 6.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Tyler Higbee?
- Kyle Pitts Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyle Pitts Sr. TE14 (range #9–#16) vs Tyler Higbee TE28 (range #25–#30). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyle Pitts Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kyle Pitts Sr. for Tyler Higbee?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyle Pitts Sr. is ranked #113 overall and Tyler Higbee #168, so Kyle Pitts Sr. 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.