Who should I pick up: Brenton Strange or Dalton Kincaid?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Brenton Strange

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Brenton Strange over Dalton Kincaid: 10.1 versus 9.3 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 7:33 AM ET · PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Brenton Strange

TE · JAC · vs BAL

Stats & schedule ›

10.1FF projected FP

Nov 5, 8:15 PM ET

50.0%rostered on ESPN-0.17 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dalton Kincaid

TE · BUF · vs MIN

Stats & schedule ›

9.3FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

75.9%rostered on ESPN-0.10 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Brenton Strange is the stronger immediate points option. Brenton Strange 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.

Brenton Strange

Brenton Strange projects for 10.1 PPR points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 8.4 FP. He is rostered in 50.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.17 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 10.1 FP
ESPN: 9.3 FP
Sleeper: 9.9 FP
FantasyPros: 10.1 FP

Dalton Kincaid

Dalton Kincaid projects for 9.3 PPR points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 14.7 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 75.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.10 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 9.3 FP
ESPN: 8.6 FP
Sleeper: 9.2 FP
FantasyPros: 8.8 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 7:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 7:30 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	Brenton Strange	Dalton Kincaid
Next 3 weeks	31.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	32.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	106.5 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	111.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	43.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	45.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brenton Strange	Dalton Kincaid
Week 9	10.1 FPvs BALHigher projection	9.3 FPvs MIN
Week 10	10.9 FPvs TEN	11.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 11	10.4 FPvs NYG	12.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 12	10.9 FPvs TEN	11.5 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 13	10.7 FPvs CHI	11.2 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 14	10.2 FPvs PITHigher projection	10.1 FPvs GB
Week 15	9.9 FPvs HOU	11.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 16	11.1 FPvs DALHigher projection	11.0 FPvs DEN
Week 17	11.9 FPvs WAS	12.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 18	10.4 FPvs IND	11.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 7:37 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.

10.6 FP18.2 FP

Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered
17.7
George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
16.8
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
14.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
12.7
Travis KelceTE · 92.1% rostered
12.0

What about Brenton Strange versus these pickups?

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Brenton Strange10.1projected FP

Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP

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Brenton Strange10.1projected FP

Dallas Goedert9.8projected FP

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Brenton Strange10.1projected FP

Kyle Pitts Sr.10.1projected FP

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Brenton Strange10.1projected FP

Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected 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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