THE ALTERNATIVE
Cade Otton
Stats & schedule ›4.6FF projected FP
2.4%rostered on ESPN-0.07 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Cade Otton or Tyler Higbee?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Tyler Higbee
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tyler Higbee over Cade Otton: 4.7 versus 4.6 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
FORTIFIED FANTASY · TRADE DEADLINE
Before you make the deal.
What could Tyler Higbee get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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Tyler Higbee
Stats & schedule ›4.7FF projected FP
10.7%rostered on ESPN-0.47 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Tyler Higbee is the stronger immediate points option. Cade Otton 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.
Cade Otton
Cade Otton projects for 4.6 Half-PPR points against CHI this week. His recent scoring average is 0.3 FP. He is rostered in 2.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 4.6 FP -0.1vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 4.7 FP
- Sleeper
- 6.1 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.4 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.5 FP
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Tyler Higbee
Tyler Higbee projects for 4.7 Half-PPR points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 2.2 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 10.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.47 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 4.7 FP +1.7vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 3.0 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.6 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.3 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.0 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Cade Otton | Tyler Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 9.6 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed | 9.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 39.0 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed | 36.9 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed |
| Weeks 15–18 | 17.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 15.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Cade Otton | Tyler Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 4.6 FPvs CHI | 4.7 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | 4.4 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.0 FPvs DETHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 4.1 FPvs CARHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs GB |
| Week 13 | 4.0 FPvs LAC | 4.2 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.2 FPvs BALHigher projection | 4.0 FPvs SF |
| Week 15 | 4.6 FPvs NOHigher projection | 4.4 FPvs DAL |
| Week 16 | 4.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs SEA |
| Week 17 | 3.9 FPvs LAR | 4.1 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 4.5 FPvs NOHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs SEA |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
9.4 FP15.2 FP
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered15.2
George KittleTE · 98.5% rostered14.4
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered12.1
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.5% rostered10.2
Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.5% rostered10.0
What about Tyler Higbee versus these pickups?
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Colby Parkinson6.5projected FPTyler Higbee4.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Eli Raridon5.6projected FPTyler Higbee4.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Trey McBride12.1projected FPTyler Higbee4.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Chig Okonkwo6.5projected FPTyler Higbee4.7projected FPColby Parkinson6.5projected FPTyler Higbee4.7projected FPEli Raridon5.6projected FPTyler Higbee4.7projected FPTrey McBride12.1projected FPTyler Higbee4.7projected FPMore TE pickup decisions
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Tucker Kraft9.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Hunter Henry6.5projected FPT.J. Hockenson9.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Tucker Kraft9.2projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Travis Kelce9.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Greg Dulcich7.9projected FPTyler Warren9.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Mason Taylor7.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Hunter Henry6.5projected FPTyler Warren9.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FPTyler Warren9.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FPTucker Kraft9.2projected FPHunter Henry6.5projected FPT.J. Hockenson9.2projected FPTucker Kraft9.2projected FPTyler Warren9.3projected FPT.J. Hockenson9.2projected FPTravis Kelce9.9projected FPGreg Dulcich7.9projected FPTyler Warren9.3projected FPMason Taylor7.5projected FPMike Gesicki8.1projected FPHunter Henry6.5projected FPTyler Warren9.3projected FPT.J. Hockenson9.2projected FPTyler Warren9.3projected FP