George Kittle vs Travis Kelce
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start George Kittle this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.8 projected points (13.9 vs 12.1).
George Kittle faces DAL, the 13th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Travis Kelce faces ATL, the 6th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes George Kittle, and it isn't close: 40.2 points of value over replacement separate them (53.7 vs 13.4).
The draft market agrees: George Kittle goes first at ADP 88.6 vs 108.5 for Travis Kelce.
| George KittleSFO | Travis KelceKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | DAL | ATL | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 13.9 | 12.1 | Kittle +1.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #13 | #6 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 230.8 | 190.5 | Kittle +40.2 pts |
| Points per game | 13.6 | 11.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 53.7 | 13.4 | Kittle +40.2 |
| Overall rank | #31 | #61 | Kittle by 30 |
| Position rank | TE3 | TE6 | |
| Market ADP | 88.6 | 108.5 | Kelce +19.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 5 |
Should I start George Kittle or Travis Kelce in Week 10?
Start George Kittle this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.8 projected points (13.9 vs 12.1).
Should I draft George Kittle or Travis Kelce in 2026 fantasy football?
George Kittle. He projects 230.8 fantasy points with 53.7 value over replacement, vs 190.5 points and 13.4 for Travis Kelce (TE, PPR).