Who should I pick up: Brenton Strange or Kyle Pitts Sr.?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Brenton Strange

The displayed FF scores are tied. Brenton Strange gets the tiebreaker: FF is +0.8 FP versus ESPN, compared with +0.1 for Kyle Pitts Sr.. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 5:07 AM ET · PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Brenton Strange

TE · JAC · vs BAL

Stats & schedule ›

10.1FF projected FP

Nov 5, 8:15 PM ET

50.1%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Kyle Pitts Sr.

TE · ATL · vs CIN

Stats & schedule ›

10.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

86.2%rostered on ESPN-0.16 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 50.1% 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

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Kyle Pitts Sr. projects for 10.1 PPR points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 12.9 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 86.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.16 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 10.1 FP
ESPN: 10.1 FP
Sleeper: 8.9 FP
FantasyPros: 8.9 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 4:30 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	Kyle Pitts Sr.
Next 3 weeks	31.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	20.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	106.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	90.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	43.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	41.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brenton Strange	Kyle Pitts Sr.
Week 9	10.1 FPvs BAL	10.1 FPvs CIN
Week 10	10.9 FPvs TENHigher projection	10.2 FPvs KC
Week 11	10.4 FPvs NYGHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	10.9 FPvs TENHigher projection	8.3 FPvs MIN
Week 13	10.7 FPvs CHI	11.3 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 14	10.2 FPvs PITHigher projection	9.6 FPvs CLE
Week 15	9.9 FPvs HOU	11.1 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 16	11.1 FPvs DALHigher projection	9.7 FPvs TB
Week 17	11.9 FPvs WASHigher projection	10.5 FPvs NO
Week 18	10.4 FPvs INDHigher projection	9.8 FPvs CAR

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:14 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
12.6
Travis KelceTE · 92.1% rostered
12.0

What about Brenton Strange versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

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

Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP

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Brenton Strange10.1projected FP

Greg Dulcich9.9projected 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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