Who should I pick up: Brock Bowers or Trey McBride?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Brock Bowers

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Brock Bowers over Trey McBride: 14.4 versus 11.7 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 · Half-PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Brock Bowers

TE · LV · vs SF

Stats & schedule ›

14.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

99.8%rostered on ESPN-0.03 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Trey McBride

TE · ARI · vs SEA

Stats & schedule ›

11.7FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

99.8%rostered on ESPN-0.06 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Brock Bowers is the stronger immediate points option. Trey McBride 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

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.

Fortified Fantasy: 14.4 FP
ESPN: 14.7 FP
Sleeper: 13.9 FP
FantasyPros: 12.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 17.8 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Trey McBride

Trey McBride projects for 11.7 Half-PPR points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 15.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 99.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.06 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 11.7 FP
ESPN: 10.4 FP
Sleeper: 11.7 FP
FantasyPros: 10.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.1 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’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 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Brock Bowers	Trey McBride
Next 3 weeks	42.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	37.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	134.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	121.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	62.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	56.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brock Bowers	Trey McBride
Week 9	14.4 FPvs SFHigher projection	11.7 FPvs SEA
Week 10	13.5 FPvs SEAHigher projection	12.5 FPvs LAR
Week 11	14.5 FPvs DENHigher projection	13.3 FPvs KC
Week 12	14.4 FPvs CLE	15.6 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 13	BYE	12.2 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 14	14.7 FPvs LACHigher projection	BYE
Week 15	14.7 FPvs DENHigher projection	13.6 FPvs NYJ
Week 16	16.3 FPvs TENHigher projection	14.2 FPvs NO
Week 17	16.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection	15.3 FPvs LV
Week 18	15.2 FPvs KCHigher projection	12.8 FPvs SF

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:44 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · 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

Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered
14.4
George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
14.0
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
11.7
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
10.5
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
9.9

What about Brock Bowers versus these pickups?

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Brock Bowers14.4projected FP

Travis Kelce9.6projected FP

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Brock Bowers14.4projected FP

Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP

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Brock Bowers14.4projected FP

George Kittle14.0projected FP

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Brock Bowers14.4projected FP

Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP

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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.

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