Who should I pick up: Isaiah Likely or Tucker Kraft?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Isaiah Likely

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Isaiah Likely over Tucker Kraft: 10.1 versus 9.2 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, 2:33 PM ET · Half-PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYG · vs PHI

Stats & schedule ›

10.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

95.1%rostered on ESPN+0.45 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tucker Kraft

TE · GB · vs NE

Stats & schedule ›

9.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

92.5%rostered on ESPN+0.26 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Isaiah Likely is the stronger immediate points option. Tucker Kraft 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 10.1 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 95.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.45 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 10.1 FP
ESPN: 10.5 FP
Sleeper: 9.4 FP
FantasyPros: 10.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 12.1 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Tucker Kraft

Tucker Kraft projects for 9.2 Half-PPR points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 11.1 FP. He is rostered in 92.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.26 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 9.2 FP
ESPN: 8.4 FP
Sleeper: 9.4 FP
FantasyPros: 9.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.2 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 4, 2:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 2:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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	Tucker Kraft
Next 3 weeks	33.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	16.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	110.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	83.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	45.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	39.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Isaiah Likely	Tucker Kraft
Week 9	10.1 FPvs PHIHigher projection	9.2 FPvs NE
Week 10	12.8 FPvs WASHigher projection	7.6 FPvs MIN
Week 11	10.9 FPvs JACHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	11.3 FPvs INDHigher projection	8.5 FPvs LAR
Week 13	10.4 FPvs SFHigher projection	9.6 FPvs NO
Week 14	9.3 FPvs SEAHigher projection	9.2 FPvs BUF
Week 15	10.3 FPvs CLE	10.6 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 16	13.1 FPvs DETHigher projection	9.1 FPvs CHI
Week 17	12.0 FPvs DALHigher projection	8.7 FPvs HOU
Week 18	10.0 FPvs PHI	10.6 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 4, 2:39 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · Rankings position · 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

Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
15.2
George KittleTE · 98.2% rostered
14.1
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
12.0
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
10.3
Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.1% rostered
10.1

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What about Isaiah Likely versus these pickups?

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