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Week 92026 ยท Half-PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Adam Trautman or Nate Adkins?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Nate Adkins

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Nate Adkins over Adam Trautman: 2.1 versus 1.2 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 12:09 PM ET ยท Half-PPR

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Nate Adkins is the stronger immediate points option. Nate Adkins is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a TE vacancy, compare the immediate matchup with the weeks you actually need covered. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.

Adam Trautman

Adam Trautman projects for 1.2 Half-PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 1.3 FP. He is rostered in 0.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
1.2 FP -0.1vs ESPN
ESPN
1.3 FP
Sleeper
1.4 FP
FantasyPros
1.4 FP
Boosted Trees
1.0 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Nate Adkins

Nate Adkins projects for 2.1 Half-PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 2.5 FP. He is rostered in 0.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
2.1 FP +0.7vs ESPN
ESPN
1.4 FP
Sleeper
1.9 FP
FantasyPros
2.4 FP
Boosted Trees
1.5 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 8:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 8:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowAdam TrautmanNate Adkins
Next 3 weeks2.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed3.7 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule12.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed14.2 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“185.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected5.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekAdam TrautmanNate Adkins
Week 91.2 FPvs CAR2.1 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 10BYEBYE
Week 111.5 FPvs LV1.6 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 121.3 FPvs PIT1.4 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 131.6 FPvs MIA1.7 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 141.3 FPvs NYJ1.5 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 151.5 FPvs LV1.6 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 161.3 FPvs BUF1.5 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 171.3 FPvs NE1.4 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 181.3 FPvs LAC1.4 FPvs LACHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:17 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

9.4 FP15.2 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.2
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.5% rostered
    14.6
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    12.0
  4. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.6% rostered
    10.2
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 95.5% rostered
    10.0
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What about Nate Adkins versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Brevyn Spann-Ford3.3projected FP
Nate Adkins2.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Nate Adkins2.1projected FP
James Mitchell2.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Nate Adkins2.1projected FP
Eli Stowers1.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Nate Adkins2.1projected FP
Jack Endries1.2projected FP
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More TE pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

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Tucker Kraft9.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry6.7projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Greg Dulcich7.9projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Travis Kelce9.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor7.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry6.7projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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