THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Brenton Strange
Stats & schedule ›10.6FF projected FP
48.3%rostered on ESPN+2.69 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Brenton Strange or Michael Mayer?
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 8 points, pick up Brenton Strange over Michael Mayer: 10.6 versus 7.5 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Michael Mayer
Stats & schedule ›7.5FF projected FP
23.8%rostered on ESPN-0.56 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Brenton Strange is the stronger immediate points option. Michael Mayer 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 10.6 PPR points against IND this week. His recent scoring average is 11.6 FP. He is rostered in 48.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.69 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 10.6 FP
- ESPN
- 9.8 FP
- Sleeper
- 10.4 FP
- FantasyPros
- 10.4 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 9.5 FP
- Workload
- 12.8 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 12.6 FP
Michael Mayer
Michael Mayer projects for 7.5 PPR points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 8.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 23.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.56 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 7.5 FP
- ESPN
- 7.4 FP
- Sleeper
- 7.5 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 8.8 FP
- Workload
- 7.9 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 8.2 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Brenton Strange | Michael Mayer |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 31.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 21.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 119.9 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected | 73.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Weeks 15–18 | 44.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 30.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Brenton Strange | Michael Mayer |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 10.6 FPvs INDHigher projection | 7.5 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 9 | 10.7 FPvs BALHigher projection | 7.5 FPvs SF |
| Week 10 | 10.6 FPvs TENHigher projection | 6.6 FPvs SEA |
| Week 11 | 10.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 6.8 FPvs DEN |
| Week 12 | 10.6 FPvs TENHigher projection | 7.1 FPvs CLE |
| Week 13 | 11.2 FPvs CHIHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 10.7 FPvs PITHigher projection | 7.6 FPvs LAC |
| Week 15 | 10.3 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 6.9 FPvs DEN |
| Week 16 | 11.6 FPvs DALHigher projection | 7.5 FPvs TEN |
| Week 17 | 12.4 FPvs WASHigher projection | 8.3 FPvs ARI |
| Week 18 | 10.7 FPvs INDHigher projection | 7.5 FPvs KC |
PICKUP RANKINGS · TE
More options. The same scale.
7.1 FP12.6 FP
- Brenton StrangeTE · 48.3% rostered11.6
Chig OkonkwoTE · 13.8% rostered10.2
Mason TaylorTE · 10.7% rostered8.7
Tyler HigbeeTE · 13.2% rostered8.1
Pat FreiermuthTE · 49.7% rostered8.0
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TE · Week 8Brenton Strange10.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki7.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Brenton Strange10.6projected FPChig Okonkwo8.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Brenton Strange10.6projected FPMason Taylor9.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Brenton Strange10.6projected FPPat Freiermuth8.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Brenton Strange10.6projected FPMike Gesicki7.9projected FPBrenton Strange10.6projected FPChig Okonkwo8.6projected FPBrenton Strange10.6projected FPMason Taylor9.8projected FPBrenton Strange10.6projected FPPat Freiermuth8.9projected FPMore TE pickup decisions
TE · Week 8Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FPTyler Higbee7.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Mason Taylor9.8projected FPPat Freiermuth8.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FPPat Freiermuth8.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Mason Taylor9.8projected FPMike Gesicki7.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FPMason Taylor9.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Michael Mayer7.5projected FPMike Gesicki7.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Michael Mayer7.5projected FPTyler Higbee7.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Tyler Higbee7.9projected FPMike Gesicki7.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FPTyler Higbee7.9projected FPMason Taylor9.8projected FPPat Freiermuth8.9projected FPChig Okonkwo8.6projected FPPat Freiermuth8.9projected FPMason Taylor9.8projected FPMike Gesicki7.9projected FPChig Okonkwo8.6projected FPMason Taylor9.8projected FPMichael Mayer7.5projected FPMike Gesicki7.9projected FPMichael Mayer7.5projected FPTyler Higbee7.9projected FPTyler Higbee7.9projected FPMike Gesicki7.9projected FP