THE ALTERNATIVE

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

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
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 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.
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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Brenton Strange | Kyle Pitts Sr. |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 25.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 16.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 86.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 75.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 35.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 34.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Brenton Strange | Kyle Pitts Sr. |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.1 FPvs BAL | 8.2 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 8.8 FPvs TENHigher projection | 8.5 FPvs KC |
| Week 11 | 8.3 FPvs NYGHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 8.8 FPvs TENHigher projection | 6.8 FPvs MIN |
| Week 13 | 8.6 FPvs CHI | 9.4 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 8.2 FPvs PITHigher projection | 7.9 FPvs CLE |
| Week 15 | 8.1 FPvs HOU | 9.2 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 9.0 FPvs DALHigher projection | 8.1 FPvs TB |
| Week 17 | 9.7 FPvs WASHigher projection | 8.8 FPvs NO |
| Week 18 | 8.5 FPvs INDHigher projection | 8.2 FPvs CAR |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE





Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP
Greg Dulcich7.7projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki7.7projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP
Dallas Goedert7.6projected FP
Brock Bowers14.4projected FP
George Kittle14.0projected FP
George Kittle14.0projected FP
Trey McBride11.7projected FP
Trey McBride11.7projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP