George Kittle · Kyle Pitts · 2026 week 2

George Kittle or Kyle Pitts?

Wondering who you should start this week — George Kittle or Kyle Pitts? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start George KittleGeorge Kittle projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Kyle Pitts in week 2, drawing MIA — the 24th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
George Kittle START vs MIA 10.7 24th 3.2 1,383 healthy
Kyle Pitts vs CAR 8.8 11th 764 healthy

TEs vs MIA recently: Michael Mayer 3.2 pts (W1).

TEs vs CAR recently: Cole Kmet 9.5 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

George Kittle carries the higher trade value — 1,383 against 764 (a 45% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving George Kittle gets the most. Momentum: George Kittle -148 and Kyle Pitts -976 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.