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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Brenton Strange or Harold Fannin Jr.?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Harold Fannin Jr.

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Harold Fannin Jr. over Brenton Strange: 11.8 versus 10.1 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, 5:07 AM ET ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Harold Fannin Jr. 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 50.1% 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.

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

Harold Fannin Jr.

Harold Fannin Jr. projects for 11.8 PPR points against NO this week. His recent scoring average is 12.8 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 84.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
11.8 FP
ESPN
11.3 FP
Sleeper
11.2 FP
FantasyPros
10.2 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 4:30 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.

WindowBrenton StrangeHarold Fannin Jr.
Next 3 weeks31.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected22.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule106.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected102.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1843.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected44.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekBrenton StrangeHarold Fannin Jr.
Week 910.1 FPvs BAL11.8 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 1010.9 FPvs TENHigher projection10.7 FPvs HOU
Week 1110.4 FPvs NYGHigher projectionBYE
Week 1210.9 FPvs TEN12.6 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 1310.7 FPvs CHI11.5 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 1410.2 FPvs PIT11.0 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 159.9 FPvs HOU11.1 FPvs NYGHigher projection
Week 1611.1 FPvs DALHigher projection11.0 FPvs BAL
Week 1711.9 FPvs WASHigher projection11.3 FPvs IND
Week 1810.4 FPvs IND11.4 FPvs CINHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:17 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.

10.6 FP18.2 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    17.7
  2. George KittleTE ยท 97.8% rostered
    16.8
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    14.9
  4. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 94.6% rostered
    12.6
  5. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.1% rostered
    12.0
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What about Harold Fannin Jr. versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo8.0projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.10.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected 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. Hockenson11.2projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor9.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange10.1projected FP
Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo8.0projected FP
Tyler Higbee7.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
Travis Kelce12.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange10.1projected FP
Dallas Goedert9.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP
Tyler Warren11.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP
Tyler Warren11.3projected FP
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