THIS-WEEK PICKUP
AJ Barner
Stats & schedule ›6.4FF projected FP
7.2%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: AJ Barner or Tyler Higbee?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: AJ Barner
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up AJ Barner over Tyler Higbee: 6.4 versus 5.6 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
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Before you make the deal.
What could AJ Barner get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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Tyler Higbee
Stats & schedule ›5.6FF projected FP
10.5%rostered on ESPN-0.26 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
AJ Barner 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 7.2% 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.
- FF projection
- 6.4 FP -0.5vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 6.9 FP
- Sleeper
- 6.5 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.2 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 7.1 FP
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Tyler Higbee
Tyler Higbee projects for 5.6 Half-PPR points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 2.2 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 10.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.26 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 5.6 FP +0.5vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 5.1 FP
- Sleeper
- 6.7 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.0 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | AJ Barner | Tyler Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 13.5 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 10.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 56.2 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 37.8 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed |
| Weeks 15–18 | 23.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 15.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | AJ Barner | Tyler Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.4 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 5.6 FPvs WAS |
| Week 10 | 7.1 FPvs LVHigher projection | 4.4 FPvs ARI |
| Week 11 | BYE | BYE |
| Week 12 | 5.9 FPvs SFHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs GB |
| Week 13 | 6.8 FPvs DALHigher projection | 4.2 FPvs KC |
| Week 14 | 6.4 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 4.0 FPvs SF |
| Week 15 | 5.7 FPvs PHIHigher projection | 4.4 FPvs DAL |
| Week 16 | 5.9 FPvs LARHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs SEA |
| Week 17 | 6.2 FPvs CARHigher projection | 4.1 FPvs TB |
| Week 18 | 5.8 FPvs LARHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs SEA |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
9.4 FP15.2 FP
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered15.2
George KittleTE · 98.5% rostered14.6
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered12.0
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.6% rostered10.2
Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.5% rostered10.0
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