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Week 92026 · Half-PPR · PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Mark Andrews 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 Mark Andrews: 8.1 versus 4.9 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 4, 4:31 PM ET · Half-PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

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.

Mark Andrews

Mark Andrews projects for 4.9 Half-PPR points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 2.5 FP. He is rostered in 62.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 3.41 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
4.9 FP
ESPN
4.7 FP
Sleeper
5.6 FP
FantasyPros
5.4 FP
Boosted Trees
7.5 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental · 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 21.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 6.14 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
8.1 FP
ESPN
6.8 FP
Sleeper
8.6 FP
FantasyPros
7.3 FP
Boosted Trees
6.5 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

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

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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 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.

WindowMark AndrewsMike Gesicki
Next 3 weeks14.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected24.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule42.9 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed78.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–1819.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected30.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekMark AndrewsMike Gesicki
Week 94.9 FPvs JAC8.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 104.7 FPvs LAC7.7 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 114.7 FPvs CAR8.7 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 124.7 FPvs HOU8.2 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 13BYE7.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 144.7 FPvs TB7.9 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 154.8 FPvs PIT7.6 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 164.6 FPvs CLE7.8 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 175.0 FPvs CIN7.7 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 184.8 FPvs PIT7.5 FPvs CLEHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 4, 4:32 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · · 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
  1. Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
    15.2
  2. George KittleTE · 98.2% rostered
    14.1
  3. Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
    12.1
  4. Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
    10.3
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.1% rostered
    10.1
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What about Mike Gesicki versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9
Mason Taylor7.3projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
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Cade Otton4.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
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Greg Dulcich8.0projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
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Kyle Pitts Sr.8.3projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
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More TE pickup decisions

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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T.J. Hockenson9.3projected FP
Travis Kelce10.0projected FP
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Brenton Strange8.1projected FP
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TE · Week 9
Mark Andrews4.9projected FP
Mason Taylor7.3projected FP
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Hunter Henry6.7projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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Tucker Kraft9.2projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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Chig Okonkwo6.5projected FP
Tyler Higbee5.2projected FP
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