George Kittle vs Trey McBride
Trey McBride holds a 70.2% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/17/2026
THE CASE FOR KITTLE
Kittle is a weekly difference-maker when healthy, with elite yards-after-catch ability that can swing playoff matchups at a scarce position. His offense creates high-value looks and he remains a top red-zone and explosive-play threat even if targets fluctuate. For a true contender, you’re buying near-term TE1 ceilings at a discount relative to his point-scoring impact.
THE CASE FOR MCBRIDE
McBride is entering his prime with a target-earning profile that supports bankable volume and multi-year TE1 production. His age and role stability give you a longer runway with less cliff risk than an early-30s tight end. In dynasty value terms, the 67.7% gap reflects both longevity and a stronger likelihood of sustained top-tier usage.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Contending: Kittle if you need immediate ceiling points; otherwise McBride is still the better all-around hold.
Rebuilding: McBride easily—age, insulated value, and multi-year window beat Kittle’s shorter runway.
If you’re truly close and already strong at TE, keep McBride; only pivot to Kittle if it clearly upgrades your weekly starting lineup for a title run.
17.5% of champions
George Kittle was on 1,222 championship rosters
19.3% of champions
Trey McBride was on 1,347 championship rosters
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Worth more?
McBride is worth more by a wide margin in dynasty (as the SF 6,457 vs 2,088 values imply).
Trade?
If selling McBride for Kittle, you should demand a meaningful add (ideally a future 1st or equivalent value) to justify the age/value gap.
Superflex?
In superflex, the gap can widen because premium picks/QBs are more valuable, making it even harder to justify moving the younger cornerstone TE for an aging one without strong extra compensation.
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