George Kittle · Tucker Kraft · 2026 week 1

George Kittle or Tucker Kraft?

Start Tucker KraftTucker Kraft projects 1.5 PPR points clear of George Kittle in week 1, drawing MIN — the 23rd-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
George Kittle @ LAR 10.1 16th 18.4 1,925 PUP
Tucker Kraft START @ MIN 11.6 23rd · tough 18 2,262 Questionable

TEs vs LAR recently: AJ Barner 11 pts (W16) · Kyle Pitts 1.6 pts (W17) · Josiah Deguara 7.5 pts (W18).

TEs vs MIN recently: Zach Ertz 1.1 pts (W14) · Luke Schoonmaker 2.9 pts (W15) · Josh Whyle 0.4 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tucker Kraft carries the higher trade value — 2,262 against 1,925 (a 15% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tucker Kraft gets the most. Momentum: George Kittle +330 and Tucker Kraft +116 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.