George Kittle · Sam LaPorta · 2026 week 9

George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?

Wondering who you should start this week — George Kittle or Sam LaPorta? 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 1.7 PPR points clear of Sam LaPorta in week 9, drawing LV — the 4th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
George Kittle START vs LV 15.2 4th · soft 13.4 3,450 healthy
Sam LaPorta @ MIA 13.5 3rd · soft 9.7 1,917 healthy

TEs vs LV recently: Dalton Kincaid 3.8 pts (W6) · Davis Allen 14 pts (W7) · Kenyon Sadiq 2.2 pts (W8).

TEs vs MIA recently: Tanner Hudson 7.4 pts (W5) · Mason Taylor 20.2 pts (W7) · Hunter Henry 3 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

George Kittle carries the higher trade value — 3,450 against 1,917 (a 44% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving George Kittle gets the most. Momentum: George Kittle +359 and Sam LaPorta +283 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.