Who should I pick up: Kyle Pitts Sr. or Mike Gesicki?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Kyle Pitts Sr.

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Kyle Pitts Sr. over Mike Gesicki: 8.2 versus 7.7 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, 6:23 AM ET · Half-PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Kyle Pitts Sr.

TE · ATL · vs CIN

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8.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

86.2%rostered on ESPN-0.17 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mike Gesicki

TE · CIN · vs ATL

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7.7FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

15.1%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Kyle Pitts Sr. 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.

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Kyle Pitts Sr. projects for 8.2 Half-PPR points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 10.9 FP. He is rostered in 86.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.17 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.2 FP
ESPN: 8.2 FP
Sleeper: 7.4 FP
FantasyPros: 7.2 FP
Boosted Trees: 6.4 FP

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

Mike Gesicki

Mike Gesicki projects for 7.7 Half-PPR points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 11.3 FP. He is rostered in 15.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 7.7 FP
ESPN: 6.8 FP
Sleeper: 7.4 FP
FantasyPros: 6.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 6.5 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 4:30 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	Kyle Pitts Sr.	Mike Gesicki
Next 3 weeks	16.6 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	24.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	75.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	78.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	34.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	30.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Kyle Pitts Sr.	Mike Gesicki
Week 9	8.2 FPvs CINHigher projection	7.7 FPvs ATL
Week 10	8.5 FPvs KCHigher projection	7.7 FPvs PIT
Week 11	BYE	8.7 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 12	6.8 FPvs MIN	8.2 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 13	9.4 FPvs DETHigher projection	7.4 FPvs CLE
Week 14	7.9 FPvs CLE	7.9 FPvs KC
Week 15	9.2 FPvs WASHigher projection	7.6 FPvs CAR
Week 16	8.1 FPvs TBHigher projection	7.8 FPvs IND
Week 17	8.8 FPvs NOHigher projection	7.7 FPvs BAL
Week 18	8.2 FPvs CARHigher projection	7.5 FPvs CLE

Outlook updated Nov 3, 6:26 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 Kyle Pitts Sr. versus these pickups?

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Brenton Strange8.1projected FP

Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP

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Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP

Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP

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Dallas Goedert7.7projected FP

Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP

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Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP

Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP

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