Who should I pick up: Brock Bowers or Isaiah Likely?

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 Isaiah Likely: 17.7 versus 12.6 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

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYG · vs PHI

Stats & schedule ›

12.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

94.6%rostered on ESPN-0.15 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Brock Bowers is the stronger immediate points option. Isaiah Likely 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

Isaiah Likely

Isaiah Likely projects for 12.6 PPR points against PHI this week. His recent scoring average is 13.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 94.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.15 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 12.6 FP
ESPN: 12.7 FP
Sleeper: 13.4 FP
FantasyPros: 13.3 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	Isaiah Likely
Next 3 weeks	52.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	41.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	163.2 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	136.1 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	75.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	55.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brock Bowers	Isaiah Likely
Week 9	17.7 FPvs SFHigher projection	12.6 FPvs PHI
Week 10	16.8 FPvs SEAHigher projection	15.6 FPvs WAS
Week 11	17.7 FPvs DENHigher projection	13.5 FPvs JAC
Week 12	17.5 FPvs CLEHigher projection	13.8 FPvs IND
Week 13	BYE	13.3 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 14	17.8 FPvs LACHigher projection	11.7 FPvs SEA
Week 15	17.9 FPvs DENHigher projection	12.7 FPvs CLE
Week 16	19.6 FPvs TENHigher projection	16.0 FPvs DET
Week 17	19.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection	14.7 FPvs DAL
Week 18	18.6 FPvs KCHigher projection	12.2 FPvs PHI

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:01 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

George Kittle16.8projected FP

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Brock Bowers17.7projected FP

Trey McBride14.9projected FP

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