THE ALTERNATIVE
Brenton Strange
Stats & schedule ›8.1FF projected FP
50.1%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Brenton Strange or Sam LaPorta?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Sam LaPorta
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Sam LaPorta over Brenton Strange: 9.9 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.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Sam LaPorta
Stats & schedule ›9.9FF projected FP
96.4%rostered on ESPN-0.14 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Sam LaPorta 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 0.11 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
- 7.9 FP
- FantasyPros
- 8.1 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 7.4 FP
Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta projects for 9.9 Half-PPR points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 3.6 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 96.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.14 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 9.9 FP
- ESPN
- 9.9 FP
- Sleeper
- 10.1 FP
- FantasyPros
- 9.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 14.0 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Brenton Strange | Sam LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 25.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 26.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 86.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 86.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 35.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 32.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Brenton Strange | Sam LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.1 FPvs BAL | 9.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 8.8 FPvs TENHigher projection | 8.6 FPvs NE |
| Week 11 | 8.3 FPvs NYG | 8.4 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 8.8 FPvs TEN | 9.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 8.6 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 8.5 FPvs ATL |
| Week 14 | 8.2 FPvs PIT | 9.1 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 8.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs MIN |
| Week 16 | 9.0 FPvs DALHigher projection | 8.7 FPvs NYG |
| Week 17 | 9.7 FPvs WASHigher projection | 8.9 FPvs CHI |
| Week 18 | 8.5 FPvs INDHigher projection | 7.8 FPvs GB |
PICKUP RANKINGS · TE
More options. The same scale.
9.5 FP14.7 FP
Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered14.4
George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered14.0
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered11.7
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered10.5- Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered9.9
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Tucker Kraft8.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
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