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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta?

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 Sam LaPorta: 17.7 versus 11.9 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 ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Brock Bowers is the stronger immediate points option. Sam LaPorta 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

Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta projects for 11.9 PPR points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 4.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 96.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.14 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
11.9 FP
ESPN
12.1 FP
Sleeper
12.5 FP
FantasyPros
11.6 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.

WindowBrock BowersSam LaPorta
Next 3 weeks52.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected33.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule163.2 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye105.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1875.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected40.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekBrock BowersSam LaPorta
Week 917.7 FPvs SFHigher projection11.9 FPvs MIA
Week 1016.8 FPvs SEAHigher projection10.7 FPvs NE
Week 1117.7 FPvs DENHigher projection10.4 FPvs TB
Week 1217.5 FPvs CLEHigher projection11.1 FPvs CHI
Week 13BYE10.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 1417.8 FPvs LACHigher projection11.2 FPvs TEN
Week 1517.9 FPvs DENHigher projection8.7 FPvs MIN
Week 1619.6 FPvs TENHigher projection10.7 FPvs NYG
Week 1719.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection11.0 FPvs CHI
Week 1818.6 FPvs KCHigher projection9.6 FPvs GB

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:00 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 Brock Bowers versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers17.7projected FP
George Kittle16.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers17.7projected FP
Trey McBride14.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers17.7projected FP
Isaiah Likely12.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers17.7projected FP
Travis Kelce12.0projected 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
George Kittle16.8projected FP
Trey McBride14.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride14.9projected FP
Isaiah Likely12.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Isaiah Likely12.6projected FP
Travis Kelce12.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Travis Kelce12.0projected FP
Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP
Tyler Warren11.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tyler Warren11.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP
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