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Week 92026 ยท Half-PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: George Kittle

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up George Kittle over Sam LaPorta: 14.0 versus 9.9 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, 4:52 AM ET ยท Half-PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

George Kittle is the stronger immediate points option. Sam LaPorta 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.

George Kittle

George Kittle projects for 14.0 Half-PPR points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 13.1 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 97.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.16 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
14.0 FP
ESPN
13.3 FP
Sleeper
12.5 FP
FantasyPros
12.3 FP
Boosted Trees
13.8 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.9 Half-PPR points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 3.6 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 96.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.14 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
9.9 FP
ESPN
9.9 FP
Sleeper
10.1 FP
FantasyPros
9.5 FP
Boosted Trees
14.0 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™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 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.

WindowGeorge KittleSam LaPorta
Next 3 weeks38.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected26.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule127.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected86.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1851.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected32.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekGeorge KittleSam LaPorta
Week 914.0 FPvs LVHigher projection9.9 FPvs MIA
Week 1014.0 FPvs DALHigher projection8.6 FPvs NE
Week 1110.8 FPvs MINHigher projection8.4 FPvs TB
Week 1211.5 FPvs SEAHigher projection9.0 FPvs CHI
Week 1313.2 FPvs NYGHigher projection8.5 FPvs ATL
Week 1412.4 FPvs LARHigher projection9.1 FPvs TEN
Week 1512.5 FPvs LACHigher projection7.0 FPvs MIN
Week 1613.3 FPvs KCHigher projection8.7 FPvs NYG
Week 1712.0 FPvs PHIHigher projection8.9 FPvs CHI
Week 1814.1 FPvs ARIHigher projection7.8 FPvs GB

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:59 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท 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
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    14.4
  2. George KittleTE ยท 97.8% rostered
    14.0
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    11.7
  4. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 94.6% rostered
    10.5
  5. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.4% rostered
    9.9
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What about George Kittle versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers14.4projected FP
George Kittle14.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle14.0projected FP
Trey McBride11.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle14.0projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle14.0projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected 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.

TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride11.7projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP
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