Who should I pick up: T.J. Hockenson or Tucker Kraft?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: T.J. Hockenson

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up T.J. Hockenson over Tucker Kraft: 9.0 versus 8.8 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, 4:21 AM ET · Half-PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MIN · vs BUF

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9.0FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

80.0%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tucker Kraft

TE · GB · vs NE

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8.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

92.2%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

T.J. Hockenson 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

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 80.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 9.0 FP
ESPN: 8.3 FP
Sleeper: 8.0 FP
FantasyPros: 7.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.3 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Tucker Kraft

Tucker Kraft projects for 8.8 Half-PPR points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 11.1 FP. He is rostered in 92.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.8 FP
ESPN: 8.4 FP
Sleeper: 8.4 FP
FantasyPros: 8.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.2 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · 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 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	T.J. Hockenson	Tucker Kraft
Next 3 weeks	25.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	16.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	92.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	82.8 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	39.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	39.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	T.J. Hockenson	Tucker Kraft
Week 9	9.0 FPvs BUFHigher projection	8.8 FPvs NE
Week 10	8.1 FPvs GBHigher projection	7.6 FPvs MIN
Week 11	8.7 FPvs SFHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	9.0 FPvs ATLHigher projection	8.5 FPvs LAR
Week 13	9.0 FPvs CAR	9.6 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 14	9.0 FPvs NE	9.2 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 15	10.6 FPvs DET	10.6 FPvs MIA
Week 16	10.4 FPvs WASHigher projection	9.3 FPvs CHI
Week 17	9.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection	8.7 FPvs HOU
Week 18	9.4 FPvs CHI	10.6 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:22 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · 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

Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
14.4
George KittleTE · 97.9% rostered
14.0
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
11.7
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.7% rostered
10.5
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
9.9

What about T.J. Hockenson versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP

Travis Kelce9.6projected FP

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Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP

T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP

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Dallas Goedert7.6projected FP

T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP

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T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP

Tyler Warren9.0projected FP

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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.

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