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Week 92026 ยท Half-PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Juwan Johnson or Mike Gesicki?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Mike Gesicki

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Mike Gesicki over Juwan Johnson: 8.1 versus 5.9 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 7, 11:50 AM ET ยท Half-PPR

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Mike Gesicki is the stronger immediate points option. Mike Gesicki 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.

Juwan Johnson

Juwan Johnson projects for 5.9 Half-PPR points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 0.6 FP. He is rostered in 45.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.40 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
5.9 FP +0.1vs ESPN
ESPN
5.8 FP
Sleeper
8.2 FP
FantasyPros
7.1 FP
Boosted Trees
7.4 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Mike Gesicki

Mike Gesicki projects for 8.1 Half-PPR points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 11.3 FP. He is rostered in 26.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.61 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
8.1 FP +1.3vs ESPN
ESPN
6.8 FP
Sleeper
8.5 FP
FantasyPros
7.5 FP
Boosted Trees
6.5 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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 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.

WindowJuwan JohnsonMike Gesicki
Next 3 weeks17.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected25.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule58.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected82.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1823.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected32.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekJuwan JohnsonMike Gesicki
Week 95.9 FPvs CLE8.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 105.8 FPvs CAR8.1 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 116.0 FPvs CHI9.2 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 126.0 FPvs CIN8.7 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 135.2 FPvs GB7.8 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 145.7 FPvs CAR8.3 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 155.6 FPvs TB8.0 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 166.4 FPvs ARI8.2 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 175.7 FPvs ATL8.1 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 185.7 FPvs TB7.8 FPvs CLEHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:01 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท 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 FP15.2 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.2
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.5% rostered
    14.6
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    12.0
  4. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.6% rostered
    10.2
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 95.5% rostered
    10.0
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What about Mike Gesicki versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor7.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Cade Otton4.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Eli Raridon5.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
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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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TE ยท Week 9
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Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Travis Kelce9.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry6.7projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Cade Otton4.6projected FP
Chig Okonkwo6.7projected FP
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