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 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.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Tyler Warren is the stronger immediate points option. Tucker Kraft 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.
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 0.11 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 0.11 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 | Tucker Kraft | Tyler Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 16.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 26.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 82.8 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 73.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 39.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 31.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Tucker Kraft | Tyler Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.8 FPvs NE | 9.0 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.6 FPvs MIN | 9.5 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 11 | BYE | 7.6 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 8.5 FPvs LARHigher projection | 8.0 FPvs NYG |
| Week 13 | 9.6 FPvs NOHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 9.2 FPvs BUFHigher projection | 7.1 FPvs PHI |
| Week 15 | 10.6 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 8.4 FPvs TEN |
| Week 16 | 9.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 8.1 FPvs CIN |
| Week 17 | 8.7 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 7.4 FPvs CLE |
| Week 18 | 10.6 FPvs DETHigher projection | 7.8 FPvs JAC |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE





T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Tyler Warren9.0projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected 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
Sam LaPorta9.9projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Travis Kelce9.6projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.0projected FP
Tucker Kraft8.8projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.2projected FP