Who should I pick up: Isaiah Likely or Trey McBride?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Trey McBride

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Trey McBride over Isaiah Likely: 11.7 versus 10.5 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, 5:22 AM ET · Half-PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYG · vs PHI

Stats & schedule ›

10.5FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

94.6%rostered on ESPN-0.15 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

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.

Trey McBride is the stronger immediate points option. Isaiah Likely 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.

Isaiah Likely

Isaiah Likely projects for 10.5 Half-PPR points against PHI this week. His recent scoring average is 11.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 94.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.15 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 10.5 FP
ESPN: 10.5 FP
Sleeper: 11.0 FP
FantasyPros: 10.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 12.1 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, 5:30 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	Isaiah Likely	Trey McBride
Next 3 weeks	34.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	37.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	110.4 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	121.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	45.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	56.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Isaiah Likely	Trey McBride
Week 9	10.5 FPvs PHI	11.7 FPvs SEAHigher projection
Week 10	12.8 FPvs WASHigher projection	12.5 FPvs LAR
Week 11	10.9 FPvs JAC	13.3 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 12	11.3 FPvs IND	15.6 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 13	10.4 FPvs SF	12.2 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 14	9.1 FPvs SEAHigher projection	BYE
Week 15	10.3 FPvs CLE	13.6 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 16	13.1 FPvs DET	14.2 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 17	12.0 FPvs DAL	15.3 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 18	10.0 FPvs PHI	12.8 FPvs SFHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:34 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 Trey McBride versus these pickups?

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Trey McBride11.7projected FP

Tyler Higbee5.7projected FP

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George Kittle14.0projected FP

Trey McBride11.7projected FP

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Trey McBride11.7projected FP

Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP

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Trey McBride11.7projected FP

Travis Kelce9.6projected FP

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