Who should I pick up: AJ Barner or Dalton Schultz?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Dalton Schultz

The displayed FF scores are tied. Dalton Schultz gets the tiebreaker: FF is -0.1 FP versus ESPN, compared with -0.4 for AJ Barner. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 11:45 AM ET · Half-PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

AJ Barner

TE · SEA · vs ARI

Stats & schedule ›

6.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

7.7%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Dalton Schultz

TE · HOU · vs LAC

Stats & schedule ›

6.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET

24.7%rostered on ESPN-0.12 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Dalton Schultz is the stronger immediate points option. AJ Barner 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.

AJ Barner

AJ Barner projects for 6.4 Half-PPR points against ARI this week. His recent scoring average is 4.3 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 7.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 6.4 FP
ESPN: 6.8 FP
Sleeper: 6.7 FP
FantasyPros: 6.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 7.1 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Dalton Schultz

Dalton Schultz projects for 6.4 Half-PPR points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 6.2 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 24.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.12 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 6.4 FP
ESPN: 6.5 FP
Sleeper: 6.3 FP
FantasyPros: 6.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 7.0 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 11:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 11:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	AJ Barner	Dalton Schultz
Next 3 weeks	13.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	19.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	56.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	67.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	23.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	26.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	AJ Barner	Dalton Schultz
Week 9	6.4 FPvs ARI	6.4 FPvs LAC
Week 10	7.1 FPvs LVHigher projection	6.3 FPvs CLE
Week 11	BYE	7.1 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 12	6.0 FPvs SF	6.8 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 13	6.8 FPvs DALHigher projection	6.7 FPvs PIT
Week 14	6.4 FPvs NYG	8.0 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 15	5.7 FPvs PHI	6.8 FPvs JACHigher projection
Week 16	5.9 FPvs LAR	6.2 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 17	6.2 FPvs CARHigher projection	6.1 FPvs GB
Week 18	5.9 FPvs LAR	7.4 FPvs TENHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 11:46 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · Rankings position · 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.

9.5 FP14.7 FP

Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered
14.5
George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
14.0
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
11.8
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
10.5
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.3% rostered
9.9

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