Who should I pick up: Oronde Gadsden II or Tommy Tremble?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tommy Tremble

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tommy Tremble over Oronde Gadsden II: 4.4 versus 4.1 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 · Half-PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

Oronde Gadsden II

TE · LAC · vs HOU

Stats & schedule ›

4.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET

1.6%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Tommy Tremble

TE · CAR · vs DEN

Stats & schedule ›

4.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

0.4%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tommy Tremble is the stronger immediate points option. Tommy Tremble 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.

Oronde Gadsden II

Oronde Gadsden II projects for 4.1 Half-PPR points against HOU this week. His recent scoring average is 5.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 1.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 4.1 FP -0.5vs ESPN
ESPN: 4.6 FP
Sleeper: 3.7 FP
FantasyPros: 4.2 FP
Boosted Trees: 3.6 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Tommy Tremble

Tommy Tremble projects for 4.4 Half-PPR points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 7.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 0.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 4.4 FP +0.5vs ESPN
ESPN: 3.9 FP
Sleeper: 3.3 FP
FantasyPros: 3.6 FP
Boosted Trees: 3.5 FP; Experimental · 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 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	Oronde Gadsden II	Tommy Tremble
Next 3 weeks	12.8 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	14.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	43.8 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	46.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	17.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	18.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Oronde Gadsden II	Tommy Tremble
Week 9	4.1 FPvs HOU	4.4 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 10	4.3 FPvs BAL	5.1 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 11	4.4 FPvs NYJ	4.8 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 12	4.3 FPvs NE	4.5 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 13	4.0 FPvs TBHigher projection	3.9 FPvs MIN
Week 14	5.0 FPvs LV	5.1 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 15	4.1 FPvs SF	4.8 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 16	5.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection	4.6 FPvs PIT
Week 17	4.4 FPvs KCHigher projection	4.2 FPvs SEA
Week 18	4.1 FPvs DEN	4.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:02 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · Rankings position · 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

Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
15.2
George KittleTE · 98.5% rostered
14.6
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
12.0
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.6% rostered
10.2
Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.5% rostered
10.0

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