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Week 92026 · Half-PPR · PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Darren Waller or Mark Andrews?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Darren Waller

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Darren Waller over Mark Andrews: 5.1 versus 5.0 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 4, 3:29 PM ET · Half-PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Darren Waller is the stronger immediate points option. Darren Waller 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.

Darren Waller

Darren Waller projects for 5.1 Half-PPR points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 4.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 8.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.71 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
5.1 FP
ESPN
4.8 FP
Sleeper
5.9 FP
FantasyPros
4.7 FP
Boosted Trees
5.2 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Mark Andrews

Mark Andrews projects for 5.0 Half-PPR points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 2.5 FP. He is rostered in 63.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 3.35 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
5.0 FP
ESPN
4.7 FP
Sleeper
5.6 FP
FantasyPros
5.5 FP
Boosted Trees
7.5 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 4, 3:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 3:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’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 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.

WindowDarren WallerMark Andrews
Next 3 weeks16.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected14.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule53.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected42.9 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed
Weeks 15–1821.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected19.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekDarren WallerMark Andrews
Week 95.1 FPvs DENHigher projection5.0 FPvs JAC
Week 105.9 FPvs NOHigher projection4.7 FPvs LAC
Week 115.5 FPvs BALHigher projection4.7 FPvs CAR
Week 125.3 FPvs TBHigher projection4.7 FPvs HOU
Week 134.4 FPvs MINHigher projectionBYE
Week 145.9 FPvs NOHigher projection4.7 FPvs TB
Week 155.6 FPvs CINHigher projection4.8 FPvs PIT
Week 165.4 FPvs PITHigher projection4.6 FPvs CLE
Week 174.8 FPvs SEA5.0 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 185.5 FPvs ATLHigher projection4.8 FPvs PIT

Outlook updated Nov 4, 3:35 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · · 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 FP15.3 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
    15.2
  2. George KittleTE · 98.2% rostered
    14.1
  3. Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
    12.0
  4. Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
    10.3
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.1% rostered
    10.1
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What about Darren Waller versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9
Darren Waller5.1projected FP
Eli Raridon5.1projected FP
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Darren Waller5.1projected FP
Michael Mayer6.5projected FP
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Tyler Higbee5.2projected FP
Darren Waller5.1projected FP
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Darren Waller5.1projected FP
Cade Otton4.6projected FP
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More TE pickup decisions

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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Mason Taylor7.3projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
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T.J. Hockenson9.3projected FP
Travis Kelce10.0projected FP
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TE · Week 9
Brenton Strange8.1projected FP
Sam LaPorta10.3projected FP
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Mark Andrews5.0projected FP
Mason Taylor7.3projected FP
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Hunter Henry6.8projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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Tucker Kraft9.2projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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