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 Travis Kelce over T.J. Hockenson: 9.6 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.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Travis Kelce is the stronger immediate points option. T.J. Hockenson 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.
T.J. Hockenson projects for 9.0 Half-PPR points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 12.7 FP. He is rostered in 79.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Travis Kelce projects for 9.6 Half-PPR points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 7.6 FP. He is rostered in 92.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.13 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 | T.J. Hockenson | Travis Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 25.8 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 29.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 92.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 96.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 39.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 38.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | T.J. Hockenson | Travis Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 9.0 FPvs BUF | 9.6 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 8.1 FPvs GB | 9.4 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 8.7 FPvs SF | 10.4 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 9.0 FPvs ATL | 9.8 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 9.0 FPvs CARHigher projection | 8.9 FPvs LAR |
| Week 14 | 9.0 FPvs NE | 9.8 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 10.6 FPvs DETHigher projection | 9.6 FPvs NE |
| Week 16 | 10.4 FPvs WASHigher projection | 9.3 FPvs SF |
| Week 17 | 9.2 FPvs NYJ | 9.2 FPvs LAC |
| Week 18 | 9.4 FPvs CHI | 10.8 FPvs LVHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE





Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
Brock Bowers14.4projected FP
George Kittle14.0projected FP
George Kittle14.0projected FP
Trey McBride11.7projected FP
Trey McBride11.7projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.5projected FP
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP