THIS-WEEK PICKUP

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 Brock Bowers over Travis Kelce: 14.4 versus 9.6 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

THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Brock Bowers is the stronger immediate points option. Travis Kelce 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.
Brock Bowers projects for 14.4 Half-PPR points against SF this week. His recent scoring average is 14.7 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 99.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Travis Kelce projects for 9.6 Half-PPR points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 7.6 FP. He is rostered in 92.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.13 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 | Brock Bowers | Travis Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 42.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 29.5 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 134.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 96.8 FP10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 62.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 38.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Brock Bowers | Travis Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 14.4 FPvs SFHigher projection | 9.6 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 10 | 13.5 FPvs SEAHigher projection | 9.4 FPvs ATL |
| Week 11 | 14.5 FPvs DENHigher projection | 10.4 FPvs ARI |
| Week 12 | 14.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 9.8 FPvs BUF |
| Week 13 | BYE | 8.9 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 14.7 FPvs LACHigher projection | 9.8 FPvs CIN |
| Week 15 | 14.7 FPvs DENHigher projection | 9.6 FPvs NE |
| Week 16 | 16.3 FPvs TENHigher projection | 9.3 FPvs SF |
| Week 17 | 16.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 9.2 FPvs LAC |
| Week 18 | 15.2 FPvs KCHigher projection | 10.8 FPvs LV |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE





Brock Bowers14.4projected FP
George Kittle14.0projected FP
Brock Bowers14.4projected FP
Trey McBride11.7projected FP
Brock Bowers14.4projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP
Brock Bowers14.4projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected 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
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP