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Week 92026 ยท Half-PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Sam LaPorta

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Sam LaPorta over Tyler Warren: 9.9 versus 9.0 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, 4:06 AM ET ยท Half-PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Sam LaPorta is the stronger immediate points option. Sam LaPorta 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.

Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.9 Half-PPR points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 3.6 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 96.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.09 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
9.9 FP
ESPN
9.9 FP
Sleeper
10.1 FP
FantasyPros
9.5 FP
Boosted Trees
14.0 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Tyler Warren

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 96.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.06 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
9.0 FP
ESPN
9.4 FP
Sleeper
10.0 FP
FantasyPros
9.4 FP
Boosted Trees
10.5 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowSam LaPortaTyler Warren
Next 3 weeks26.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected26.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule86.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected73.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1832.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected31.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekSam LaPortaTyler Warren
Week 99.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection9.0 FPvs DAL
Week 108.6 FPvs NE9.5 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 118.4 FPvs TBHigher projection7.6 FPvs HOU
Week 129.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection8.0 FPvs NYG
Week 138.5 FPvs ATLHigher projectionBYE
Week 149.1 FPvs TENHigher projection7.1 FPvs PHI
Week 157.0 FPvs MIN8.4 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 168.7 FPvs NYGHigher projection8.1 FPvs CIN
Week 178.9 FPvs CHIHigher projection7.4 FPvs CLE
Week 187.8 FPvs GB7.8 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:15 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท 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
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    14.4
  2. George KittleTE ยท 97.9% rostered
    14.0
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    11.7
  4. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 94.7% rostered
    10.6
  5. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.4% rostered
    9.9
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What about Sam LaPorta versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange8.1projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle14.0projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers14.4projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Isaiah Likely10.6projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected 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.

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