THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tyler Warren over Mike Gesicki: 9.0 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.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Tyler Warren 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.
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.
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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Mike Gesicki | Tyler Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 24.1 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 26.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 78.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 73.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 30.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 31.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Mike Gesicki | Tyler Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 7.7 FPvs ATL | 9.0 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.7 FPvs PIT | 9.5 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 8.7 FPvs WASHigher projection | 7.6 FPvs HOU |
| Week 12 | 8.2 FPvs NOHigher projection | 8.0 FPvs NYG |
| Week 13 | 7.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 7.9 FPvs KCHigher projection | 7.1 FPvs PHI |
| Week 15 | 7.6 FPvs CAR | 8.4 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 7.8 FPvs IND | 8.1 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 7.7 FPvs BALHigher projection | 7.4 FPvs CLE |
| Week 18 | 7.5 FPvs CLE | 7.8 FPvs JACHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE





Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
Mason Taylor7.1projected FP
Mike Gesicki7.7projected FP
Brenton Strange8.1projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
Chig Okonkwo6.2projected FP
Tyler Higbee5.8projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Chig Okonkwo6.2projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
Brenton Strange8.1projected FP
Dallas Goedert7.7projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP