THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
The displayed FF scores are tied. Tommy Tremble gets the tiebreaker: FF is +0.5 FP versus ESPN, compared with -0.5 for Cade Otton. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

FORTIFIED FANTASY ยท TRADE DEADLINE
What could Cade Otton get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
Browse deadline trades โTHE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Tommy Tremble is the stronger immediate points option. Tommy Tremble 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 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 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Tommy Tremble projects for 5.6 PPR points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 8.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 0.4% 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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Cade Otton | Tommy Tremble |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 17.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 49.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 57.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 21.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 22.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Cade Otton | Tommy Tremble |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 5.6 FPvs CHI | 5.6 FPvs DEN |
| Week 10 | BYE | 6.2 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 6.3 FPvs DETHigher projection | 5.9 FPvs BAL |
| Week 12 | 5.2 FPvs CAR | 5.6 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 5.2 FPvs LACHigher projection | 4.8 FPvs MIN |
| Week 14 | 5.3 FPvs BAL | 6.3 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.8 FPvs NO | 6.0 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.3 FPvs ATL | 5.8 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 5.0 FPvs LAR | 5.3 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.8 FPvs NO | 5.8 FPvs ATL |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Jake Ferguson5.5projected FP
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Oronde Gadsden II5.3projected FP
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Tyler Higbee6.0projected FP
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Darren Waller6.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.7projected FP
Hunter Henry8.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
Greg Dulcich10.1projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
Mason Taylor9.7projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected FP
Hunter Henry8.3projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.7projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP