THE ALTERNATIVE
Cade Otton
Stats & schedule ›5.6FF projected FP
2.4%rostered on ESPN-0.03 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Cade Otton or Tyler Higbee?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Tyler Higbee
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tyler Higbee over Cade Otton: 7.1 versus 5.6 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
FORTIFIED FANTASY · TRADE DEADLINE
Before you make the deal.
What could Tyler Higbee get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
Browse deadline trades ↗THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Tyler Higbee
Stats & schedule ›7.1FF projected FP
10.5%rostered on ESPN-0.26 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Tyler Higbee is the stronger immediate points option. Cade Otton 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 0.03 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
Tyler Higbee
Tyler Higbee projects for 7.1 PPR points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 3.3 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 10.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.26 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 7.1 FP +0.5vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 6.6 FP
- Sleeper
- 8.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.9 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Cade Otton | Tyler Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 12.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed | 12.8 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 49.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed | 49.6 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed |
| Weeks 15–18 | 21.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 20.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Cade Otton | Tyler Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 5.6 FPvs CHI | 7.1 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | 5.7 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 6.3 FPvs DETHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 5.2 FPvs CARHigher projection | 4.9 FPvs GB |
| Week 13 | 5.2 FPvs LAC | 5.6 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.3 FPvs BAL | 5.4 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.8 FPvs NO | 5.8 FPvs DAL |
| Week 16 | 5.3 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 4.9 FPvs SEA |
| Week 17 | 5.0 FPvs LAR | 5.4 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.8 FPvs NOHigher projection | 4.9 FPvs SEA |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
10.6 FP18.6 FP
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered18.6
George KittleTE · 98.5% rostered17.6
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered15.4
Harold Fannin Jr.TE · 89.6% rostered12.4
Travis KelceTE · 92.3% rostered12.3
What about Tyler Higbee versus these pickups?
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Colby Parkinson8.9projected FPTyler Higbee7.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Eli Raridon6.9projected FPTyler Higbee7.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Trey McBride15.4projected FPTyler Higbee7.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FPTyler Higbee7.1projected FPColby Parkinson8.9projected FPTyler Higbee7.1projected FPEli Raridon6.9projected FPTyler Higbee7.1projected FPTrey McBride15.4projected FPTyler Higbee7.1projected FPMore TE pickup decisions
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T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.5projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Hunter Henry8.4projected FPT.J. Hockenson11.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Tucker Kraft11.5projected FP
Tyler Warren11.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Greg Dulcich10.1projected FPTyler Warren11.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FPTyler Warren11.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Mason Taylor9.7projected FPMike Gesicki9.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Hunter Henry8.4projected FPTyler Warren11.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FPTucker Kraft11.5projected FPHunter Henry8.4projected FPT.J. Hockenson11.3projected FPTucker Kraft11.5projected FPTyler Warren11.7projected FPGreg Dulcich10.1projected FPTyler Warren11.7projected FPT.J. Hockenson11.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPMike Gesicki9.6projected FPTyler Warren11.7projected FPMason Taylor9.7projected FPMike Gesicki9.6projected FPHunter Henry8.4projected FPTyler Warren11.7projected FP