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Zack Baun or George Karlaftis

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Zack Baun

Zack Baun

LB • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
George Karlaftis

George Karlaftis

DE • Kansas City Chiefs KC
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Baun over Karlaftis

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Baun ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.81
TACKLES SACKS PASS DEF INT TDS FPTS
8 0.2 0.5 0.1 0 8.81
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Latest News Zack Baun
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Karlaftis over Baun

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Karlaftis ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.2
TACKLES SACKS PASS DEF INT TDS FPTS
2.58 0.45 1.27 0.09 0 6.2
No projection for today.
Not available.
Latest News George Karlaftis
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Performance Zack Baun
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TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
7400.000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
16600.010
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance George Karlaftis
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TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
2201.030
Season stats based on the past 7 days

TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
5301.040
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
Redzone Touches Zack Baun

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Redzone Touches George Karlaftis

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Zack Baun
OWN
 
3%
-0.05 compared to last week
START
 
3%
+0.1 compared to last week
OWN/START George Karlaftis
OWN
 
1%
+0.18 compared to last week
START
 
1%
+0.18 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Zack Baun
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus George Karlaftis
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Zack Baun

    Overview

  • He is listed on the injury report about his Shoulder (Since Nov 4, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.9 PPG.
  • Defensive Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Solo Tackles: -10, Assisted Tackles: +4 Sacks: -3, INTs: -1, Passes Defended: EVEN, INT TDS: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

Breakdown George Karlaftis

    Overview

  • Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 4th with 41.0 total points (5.86 avg).
  • Currently 10.5 points behind the leader: Jeffery Simmons
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.4 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Defensive Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Solo Tackles: -4, Assisted Tackles: +4 Sacks: -2.5, INTs: +1, Passes Defended: +6, INT TDS: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Zack Baun

SHOULDER - Since Nov 4, 2026

Baun was a full participant on Wednesday heading into Week 9 versus the Giants.
Injury George Karlaftis

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Zack Baun

Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles VS New York Giants

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.00320.2996913.25
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 7th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 21st with 36.00 total points (5.14 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 320.29 per game and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 20th in rush defense with 897 (128.14 per game).
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 1345 (192.14 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 23.00 per game and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 1 (0.14 per game) and currently ranked 14th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -79.34, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: -10, INTs: +2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -3.88,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 11, TDS: 4, PA/G: 27.4, YDS/G: 382
Matchups George Karlaftis

Week 9
Kansas City Chiefs VS New York Jets

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.50331.88812002.65
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 24th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 39.00 total points (4.88 avg).
  • Currently 39 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.9.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 331.88 per game and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 25th in rush defense with 989 (123.63 per game).
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 1666 (208.25 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 12 in sacks with 20 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 22 in points against with 23.50 per game and currently ranked 22nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 32nd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -12.12, Turnovers: +7 Sacks: +9, INTs: +1, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -4.13,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 29, INT: 11, TDS: 7, PA/G: 31.4, YDS/G: 377.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Zack Baun
2.98
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating George Karlaftis
6.01
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Zack Baun
TACKLES
YEAR TEAM GP TOTAL AST SACK PASS DEF INT INT TD
2020 NO 16 12 5 0 0 0 0
2021 NO 16 30 9 0 0 0 0
2022 NO 13 8 2 0 0 0 0
2023 NO 16 27 9 2 2 1 0
2024 PHI 16 151 59 4 4 1 0
2025 PHI 16 132 65 4 8 2 0
2026 PHI 8 58 30 0 5 0 0
ON PACE 17 123 64 0 11 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 114 49 3 6 2 0
Totals 113 459 196 9 22 6 0
Career George Karlaftis
TACKLES
YEAR TEAM GP TOTAL AST SACK PASS DEF INT INT TD
2022 KC 16 32 14 6 7 0 0
2023 KC 16 47 18 11 3 0 0
2024 KC 16 35 15 8 5 0 0
2025 KC 16 47 22 6 2 0 0
2026 KC 7 26 14 2 8 1 0
ON PACE 17 63 34 5 19 2 0
3-YEAR AVG 54 23 10 4 0 0
Totals 85 221 97 40 26 1 0
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CLE @NO
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GB @NE
HOU @LAC
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LV @SF
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Matchup Time
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CHI @NY 7:30 PM EST
CLE @OKC 8:00 PM EST
DAL @SA 9:30 PM EST
DEN vs TOR 9:00 PM EST
DET vs PHI 7:00 PM EST
HOU vs MIN 8:30 PM EST
IND @MEM 8:00 PM EST
LAC vs MIA 10:30 PM EST
LAL @SAC 10:00 PM EST
NO vs UTA 8:00 PM EST
PHO vs POR 9:00 PM EST
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CHI @FLA 7:30 PM EST
LA vs SJ 10:00 PM EST