THIS-WEEK PICKUP

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Brock Bowers over Trey McBride: 17.7 versus 14.9 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Brock Bowers is the stronger immediate points option. Trey McBride 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 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.
Trey McBride projects for 14.9 PPR points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 19.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 99.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.06 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Brock Bowers | Trey McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 52.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 48.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 163.2 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 154.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 75.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 71.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Brock Bowers | Trey McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 17.7 FPvs SFHigher projection | 14.9 FPvs SEA |
| Week 10 | 16.8 FPvs SEAHigher projection | 15.9 FPvs LAR |
| Week 11 | 17.7 FPvs DENHigher projection | 17.1 FPvs KC |
| Week 12 | 17.5 FPvs CLE | 19.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 13 | BYE | 15.4 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 17.8 FPvs LACHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 15 | 17.9 FPvs DENHigher projection | 17.2 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 16 | 19.6 FPvs TENHigher projection | 18.1 FPvs NO |
| Week 17 | 19.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 19.2 FPvs LV |
| Week 18 | 18.6 FPvs KCHigher projection | 16.6 FPvs SF |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE





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