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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Cade Otton or Tommy Tremble?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tommy Tremble

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.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 5:13 PM ET ยท PPR

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What could Cade Otton get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

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

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.

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

Tommy Tremble

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.

FF projection
5.6 FP +0.5vs ESPN
ESPN
5.1 FP
Sleeper
4.2 FP
FantasyPros
4.7 FP

Roster data as of Nov 6, 4:30 PM ET / Nov 6, 3:30 PM 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 OttonTommy Tremble
Next 3 weeks11.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed17.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule49.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed57.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1821.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected22.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekCade OttonTommy Tremble
Week 95.6 FPvs CHI5.6 FPvs DEN
Week 10BYE6.2 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 116.3 FPvs DETHigher projection5.9 FPvs BAL
Week 125.2 FPvs CAR5.6 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 135.2 FPvs LACHigher projection4.8 FPvs MIN
Week 145.3 FPvs BAL6.3 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 155.8 FPvs NO6.0 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 165.3 FPvs ATL5.8 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 175.0 FPvs LAR5.3 FPvs SEAHigher projection
Week 185.8 FPvs NO5.8 FPvs ATL

Outlook updated Nov 6, 5:15 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
    17.4
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.4
  4. Harold Fannin Jr.TE ยท 89.5% rostered
    12.4
  5. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.3% rostered
    12.3
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What about Tommy Tremble versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Jake Ferguson5.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Oronde Gadsden II5.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Tyler Higbee6.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Darren Waller6.3projected FP
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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
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
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Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor9.7projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry8.3projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft11.7projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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