Who should I pick up: Brock Bowers or George Kittle?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Brock Bowers

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Brock Bowers over George Kittle: 17.7 versus 16.8 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, 4:52 AM ET · PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Brock Bowers

TE · LV · vs SF

Stats & schedule ›

17.7FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

99.8%rostered on ESPN-0.03 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

George Kittle

TE · SF · vs LV

Stats & schedule ›

16.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

97.8%rostered on ESPN-0.16 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Brock Bowers is the stronger immediate points option. George Kittle 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.

Brock Bowers

Brock Bowers projects for 17.7 PPR points against SF this week. His recent scoring average is 17.5 FP. He is rostered in 99.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 17.7 FP
ESPN: 18.2 FP
Sleeper: 17.2 FP
FantasyPros: 15.5 FP

George Kittle

George Kittle projects for 16.8 PPR points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 16.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 97.8% 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: 16.8 FP
ESPN: 15.9 FP
Sleeper: 14.9 FP
FantasyPros: 14.8 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	Brock Bowers	George Kittle
Next 3 weeks	52.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	46.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	163.2 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	153.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	75.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	62.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brock Bowers	George Kittle
Week 9	17.7 FPvs SFHigher projection	16.8 FPvs LV
Week 10	16.8 FPvs SEA	16.8 FPvs DAL
Week 11	17.7 FPvs DENHigher projection	13.0 FPvs MIN
Week 12	17.5 FPvs CLEHigher projection	14.1 FPvs SEA
Week 13	BYE	15.9 FPvs NYGHigher projection
Week 14	17.8 FPvs LACHigher projection	15.0 FPvs LAR
Week 15	17.9 FPvs DENHigher projection	15.1 FPvs LAC
Week 16	19.6 FPvs TENHigher projection	16.2 FPvs KC
Week 17	19.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection	14.2 FPvs PHI
Week 18	18.6 FPvs KCHigher projection	16.5 FPvs ARI

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:02 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 Brock Bowers versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

Brock Bowers17.7projected FP

Travis Kelce12.0projected FP

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Brock Bowers17.7projected FP

Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP

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Brock Bowers17.7projected FP

Trey McBride14.9projected FP

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Brock Bowers17.7projected FP

Isaiah Likely12.6projected 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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