Who should I pick up: Isaiah Likely or Tyler Warren?

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 Tyler Warren: 10.5 versus 9.0 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 3, 6:38 AM ET · Half-PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYG · vs PHI

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10.5FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

94.6%rostered on ESPN-0.15 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Warren

TE · IND · vs DAL

Stats & schedule ›

9.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

96.5%rostered on ESPN-0.12 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Isaiah Likely 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

Tyler Warren

Tyler Warren projects for 9.0 Half-PPR points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 3.8 FP. He is rostered in 96.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.12 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 9.0 FP
ESPN: 9.4 FP
Sleeper: 10.0 FP
FantasyPros: 9.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 10.5 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 6:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 6:30 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	Tyler Warren
Next 3 weeks	34.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	26.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	110.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	73.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	45.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	31.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Isaiah Likely	Tyler Warren
Week 9	10.5 FPvs PHIHigher projection	9.0 FPvs DAL
Week 10	12.8 FPvs WASHigher projection	9.5 FPvs MIA
Week 11	10.9 FPvs JACHigher projection	7.6 FPvs HOU
Week 12	11.3 FPvs INDHigher projection	8.0 FPvs NYG
Week 13	10.4 FPvs SFHigher projection	BYE
Week 14	9.1 FPvs SEAHigher projection	7.1 FPvs PHI
Week 15	10.3 FPvs CLEHigher projection	8.4 FPvs TEN
Week 16	13.1 FPvs DETHigher projection	8.1 FPvs CIN
Week 17	12.0 FPvs DALHigher projection	7.4 FPvs CLE
Week 18	10.0 FPvs PHIHigher projection	7.8 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Nov 3, 6:43 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
11.8
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
10.5
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
9.9

What about Isaiah Likely versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

Trey McBride11.8projected FP

Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP

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Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP

Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP

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Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP

Travis Kelce9.6projected FP

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Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP

Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP

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