George Kittle vs Travis Kelce
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.
The model takes George Kittle: a clear but modest edge of 7.3 points of value over replacement (-13.5 vs -20.9).
The room sees it the other way — drafters take Travis Kelce first (ADP 97.8 vs 104.8). If the model is right, George Kittle is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: George Kittle carries an injury flag — Questionable (Achilles) — which is already reflected in his projection.
| George Kittle | Travis Kelce | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | SFO | KAN |
| Overall rank | #94 | #103 |
| Position rank | TE9 | TE10 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 159.2 | 151.9 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -13.5 | -20.9 |
| Market ADP | 104.8 | 97.8 |
| Injury flag | Questionable | — |
Should I draft George Kittle or Travis Kelce in 2026 fantasy football?
George Kittle. He projects 159.2 fantasy points with -13.5 value over replacement, vs 151.9 points and -20.9 for Travis Kelce (TE, PPR).