THE ALTERNATIVE
Michael Mayer
Stats & schedule ›5.8FF projected FP
23.8%rostered on ESPN-0.60 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Michael Mayer 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 8 points, pick up Mike Gesicki over Michael Mayer: 6.7 versus 5.8 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Mike Gesicki
Stats & schedule ›6.7FF projected FP
14.8%rostered on ESPN+0.66 pp recent change
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.
Michael Mayer
Michael Mayer projects for 5.8 Half-PPR points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 6.1 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 23.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.60 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 5.8 FP
- ESPN
- 5.6 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.9 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.9 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.7 FP
- Workload
- 6.3 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 6.5 FP
Mike Gesicki
Mike Gesicki projects for 6.7 Half-PPR points against TEN this week. His recent scoring average is 7.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 14.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.66 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 6.7 FP
- ESPN
- 6.7 FP
- Sleeper
- 7.0 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.0 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 5.9 FP
- Workload
- 4.8 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 4.7 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Michael Mayer | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 16.4 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 20.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 55.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 73.1 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 23.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 25.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Michael Mayer | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.8 FPvs NYJ | 6.7 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 5.6 FPvs SF | 6.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 5.0 FPvs SEA | 6.5 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.2 FPvs DEN | 7.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.4 FPvs CLE | 6.9 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 13 | BYE | 6.2 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.8 FPvs LAC | 6.6 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.2 FPvs DEN | 6.3 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.9 FPvs TEN | 6.5 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 6.5 FPvs ARI | 6.6 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.7 FPvs KC | 6.3 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · TE
More options. The same scale.
5.7 FP10.3 FP
Brenton StrangeTE · 48.2% rostered9.4
Chig OkonkwoTE · 13.7% rostered8.1
Mason TaylorTE · 10.7% rostered7.0
Pat FreiermuthTE · 49.8% rostered6.5
Tyler HigbeeTE · 13.2% rostered6.4
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What about Mike Gesicki versus these pickups?
TE · Week 8Mason Taylor7.9projected FPMike Gesicki6.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Brenton Strange8.6projected FPMike Gesicki6.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Chig Okonkwo6.7projected FPMike Gesicki6.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Mike Gesicki6.7projected FPTyler Higbee6.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Mason Taylor7.9projected FPMike Gesicki6.7projected FPBrenton Strange8.6projected FPMike Gesicki6.7projected FPChig Okonkwo6.7projected FPMike Gesicki6.7projected FPMike Gesicki6.7projected FPTyler Higbee6.2projected FPMore TE pickup decisions
TE · Week 8Chig Okonkwo6.7projected FPTyler Higbee6.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Mason Taylor7.9projected FPPat Freiermuth7.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Chig Okonkwo6.7projected FPPat Freiermuth7.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Brenton Strange8.6projected FPChig Okonkwo6.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Chig Okonkwo6.7projected FPMason Taylor7.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Michael Mayer5.8projected FPTyler Higbee6.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Brenton Strange8.6projected FPMason Taylor7.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Michael Mayer5.8projected FP
Jake Ferguson5.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Chig Okonkwo6.7projected FPTyler Higbee6.2projected FPMason Taylor7.9projected FPPat Freiermuth7.3projected FPChig Okonkwo6.7projected FPPat Freiermuth7.3projected FPBrenton Strange8.6projected FPChig Okonkwo6.7projected FPChig Okonkwo6.7projected FPMason Taylor7.9projected FPMichael Mayer5.8projected FPTyler Higbee6.2projected FPBrenton Strange8.6projected FPMason Taylor7.9projected FPMichael Mayer5.8projected FPJake Ferguson5.4projected FP