THE ALTERNATIVE
Chig Okonkwo
Stats & schedule ›8.6FF projected FP
13.3%rostered on ESPN+0.16 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Chig Okonkwo or Sam LaPorta?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Sam LaPorta
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Sam LaPorta over Chig Okonkwo: 12.3 versus 8.6 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
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What could Sam LaPorta get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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Sam LaPorta
Stats & schedule ›12.3FF projected FP
96.6%rostered on ESPN+0.01 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Sam LaPorta is the stronger immediate points option. Chig Okonkwo 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.
Chig Okonkwo
Chig Okonkwo projects for 8.6 PPR points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 8.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 13.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.16 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 8.6 FP -0.8vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 9.4 FP
- Sleeper
- 8.2 FP
- FantasyPros
- 8.5 FP
Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta projects for 12.3 PPR points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 4.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 96.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 12.3 FP +0.2vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 12.1 FP
- Sleeper
- 13.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 12.7 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Chig Okonkwo | Sam LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 27.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 33.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 91.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 106.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 35.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 40.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Chig Okonkwo | Sam LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.6 FPvs LAR | 12.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 9.1 FPvs NYG | 10.8 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 9.5 FPvs CIN | 10.4 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 9.8 FPvs ARI | 11.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 9.8 FPvs TEN | 10.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 8.9 FPvs HOU | 11.3 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 9.2 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 8.8 FPvs MIN |
| Week 16 | 7.2 FPvs MIN | 10.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 9.1 FPvs JAC | 11.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 10.0 FPvs DALHigher projection | 9.6 FPvs GB |
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 Sam LaPorta versus these pickups?
TE · Week 9Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FPSam LaPorta12.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Sam LaPorta12.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Sam LaPorta12.3projected FP
Isaiah Likely12.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Sam LaPorta12.3projected FP
Tyler Warren11.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FPSam LaPorta12.3projected FPSam LaPorta12.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPSam LaPorta12.3projected FPIsaiah Likely12.0projected FPSam LaPorta12.3projected FPTyler Warren11.7projected FPMore TE pickup decisions
TE · Week 9
Dallas Goedert9.7projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Eli Raridon6.9projected FPMike Gesicki9.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FPMike Gesicki9.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Brock Bowers18.6projected FPGeorge Kittle17.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9George Kittle17.6projected FPTrey McBride15.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Trey McBride15.4projected FPHarold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Travis Kelce12.3projected FPIsaiah Likely12.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Dallas Goedert9.7projected FPMike Gesicki9.6projected FPEli Raridon6.9projected FPMike Gesicki9.6projected FPJuwan Johnson7.2projected FPMike Gesicki9.6projected FPT.J. Hockenson11.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPBrock Bowers18.6projected FPGeorge Kittle17.6projected FPGeorge Kittle17.6projected FPTrey McBride15.4projected FPTrey McBride15.4projected FPHarold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPIsaiah Likely12.0projected FP