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Week 92026 ยท Half-PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Brenton Strange or Kyle Pitts Sr.?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Kyle Pitts Sr.

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Kyle Pitts Sr. over Brenton Strange: 8.2 versus 8.1 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 3, 5:38 AM ET ยท Half-PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Kyle Pitts Sr. is the stronger immediate points option. Brenton Strange 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.

Brenton Strange

Brenton Strange projects for 8.1 Half-PPR points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 6.7 FP. He is rostered in 50.1% 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
8.1 FP
ESPN
7.5 FP
Sleeper
8.0 FP
FantasyPros
8.1 FP
Boosted Trees
7.4 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Kyle Pitts Sr. projects for 8.2 Half-PPR points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 10.9 FP. He is rostered in 86.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.17 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
8.2 FP
ESPN
8.2 FP
Sleeper
7.4 FP
FantasyPros
7.3 FP
Boosted Trees
6.4 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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.

WindowBrenton StrangeKyle Pitts Sr.
Next 3 weeks25.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected16.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule86.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected75.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1835.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected34.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekBrenton StrangeKyle Pitts Sr.
Week 98.1 FPvs BAL8.2 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 108.8 FPvs TENHigher projection8.5 FPvs KC
Week 118.3 FPvs NYGHigher projectionBYE
Week 128.8 FPvs TENHigher projection6.8 FPvs MIN
Week 138.6 FPvs CHI9.4 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 148.2 FPvs PITHigher projection7.9 FPvs CLE
Week 158.1 FPvs HOU9.2 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 169.0 FPvs DALHigher projection8.1 FPvs TB
Week 179.7 FPvs WASHigher projection8.8 FPvs NO
Week 188.5 FPvs INDHigher projection8.2 FPvs CAR

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:49 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE

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
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    14.4
  2. George KittleTE ยท 97.8% rostered
    14.0
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    11.7
  4. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 94.6% rostered
    10.5
  5. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.4% rostered
    9.9
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What about Kyle Pitts Sr. versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP
Greg Dulcich7.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki7.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP
Dallas Goedert7.6projected 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.

TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers14.4projected FP
George Kittle14.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle14.0projected FP
Trey McBride11.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride11.7projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
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