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Week 92026 ยท Half-PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Charlie Kolar or Tommy Tremble?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tommy Tremble

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tommy Tremble over Charlie Kolar: 4.4 versus 3.7 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 6, 5:32 PM ET ยท Half-PPR

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Tommy Tremble is the stronger immediate points option. Charlie Kolar 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.

Charlie Kolar

Charlie Kolar projects for 3.7 Half-PPR points against HOU this week. His recent scoring average is 3.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 0.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
3.7 FP -0.7vs ESPN
ESPN
4.4 FP
Sleeper
2.9 FP
FantasyPros
3.7 FP
Boosted Trees
4.4 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Tommy Tremble

Tommy Tremble projects for 4.4 Half-PPR points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 7.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 0.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
4.4 FP +0.5vs ESPN
ESPN
3.9 FP
Sleeper
3.3 FP
FantasyPros
3.6 FP
Boosted Trees
3.5 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 6, 12:30 PM ET / Nov 6, 3:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowCharlie KolarTommy Tremble
Next 3 weeks11.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected14.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule38.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected46.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1815.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected18.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekCharlie KolarTommy Tremble
Week 93.7 FPvs HOU4.4 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 103.7 FPvs BAL5.1 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 113.9 FPvs NYJ4.8 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 123.9 FPvs NE4.5 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 133.5 FPvs TB3.9 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 144.4 FPvs LV5.1 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 153.6 FPvs SF4.8 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 164.5 FPvs MIA4.6 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 173.8 FPvs KC4.2 FPvs SEAHigher projection
Week 183.5 FPvs DEN4.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 6, 5:34 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

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.

9.4 FP15.2 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.2
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.5% rostered
    14.4
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    12.1
  4. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.5% rostered
    10.2
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 95.5% rostered
    10.0
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What about Tommy Tremble versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Jake Ferguson4.5projected FP
Tommy Tremble4.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble4.4projected FP
Oronde Gadsden II4.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble4.4projected FP
Cade Otton4.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble4.4projected FP
Tyler Higbee4.7projected 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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Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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Mason Taylor7.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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