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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Cade Otton or Noah Gray?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Cade Otton

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Cade Otton over Noah Gray: 5.6 versus 4.8 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 7, 12:54 PM ET ยท PPR

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Cade Otton is the stronger immediate points option. Noah Gray 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.

Cade Otton

Cade Otton projects for 5.6 PPR points against CHI this week. His recent scoring average is 0.5 FP. He is rostered in 2.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
5.6 FP -0.4vs ESPN
ESPN
6.0 FP
Sleeper
7.6 FP
FantasyPros
7.0 FP

Noah Gray

Noah Gray projects for 4.8 PPR points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 8.4 FP. He is rostered in 0.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
4.8 FP +0.9vs ESPN
ESPN
3.9 FP
Sleeper
4.3 FP
FantasyPros
3.9 FP

Roster data as of Nov 7, 12:30 PM ET / Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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.

WindowCade OttonNoah Gray
Next 3 weeks12.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed14.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule49.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed49.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1821.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected20.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekCade OttonNoah Gray
Week 95.6 FPvs CHIHigher projection4.8 FPvs NYJ
Week 10BYE4.9 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 116.3 FPvs DETHigher projection5.2 FPvs ARI
Week 125.2 FPvs CARHigher projection5.0 FPvs BUF
Week 135.2 FPvs LACHigher projection4.7 FPvs LAR
Week 145.3 FPvs BALHigher projection5.1 FPvs CIN
Week 155.8 FPvs NOHigher projection5.0 FPvs NE
Week 165.3 FPvs ATLHigher projection4.9 FPvs SF
Week 175.0 FPvs LARHigher projection4.8 FPvs LAC
Week 185.8 FPvs NOHigher projection5.5 FPvs LV

Outlook updated Nov 7, 1:01 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

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 FP18.6 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    18.6
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.5% rostered
    17.6
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.4
  4. Harold Fannin Jr.TE ยท 89.6% rostered
    12.4
  5. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.3% rostered
    12.3
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What about Cade Otton versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Cade Otton5.6projected FP
Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Cade Otton5.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
AJ Barner7.8projected FP
Cade Otton5.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Darren Waller6.1projected FP
Cade Otton5.6projected 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.

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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry8.4projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft11.5projected FP
Tyler Warren11.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Greg Dulcich10.1projected FP
Tyler Warren11.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
Tyler Warren11.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor9.7projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry8.4projected FP
Tyler Warren11.7projected FP
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