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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Chig Okonkwo or Trey McBride?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Trey McBride

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Trey McBride over Chig Okonkwo: 15.4 versus 8.4 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 6, 4:48 PM ET ยท PPR

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Trey McBride 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 8.4 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 13.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.05 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
8.4 FP -1.0vs ESPN
ESPN
9.4 FP
Sleeper
8.2 FP
FantasyPros
7.7 FP

Trey McBride

Trey McBride projects for 15.4 PPR points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 19.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 99.9% 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
15.4 FP +1.1vs ESPN
ESPN
14.3 FP
Sleeper
15.4 FP
FantasyPros
15.6 FP

Roster data as of Nov 6, 4:30 PM ET / Nov 6, 4:30 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.

WindowChig OkonkwoTrey McBride
Next 3 weeks27.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected49.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule91.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected159.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1835.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected73.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekChig OkonkwoTrey McBride
Week 98.4 FPvs LAR15.4 FPvs SEAHigher projection
Week 109.1 FPvs NYG16.6 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 119.5 FPvs CIN17.6 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 129.8 FPvs ARI20.3 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 139.8 FPvs TEN15.8 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 148.9 FPvs HOUHigher projectionBYE
Week 159.2 FPvs ATL17.8 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 167.2 FPvs MIN18.8 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 179.1 FPvs JAC20.0 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 1810.0 FPvs DAL17.1 FPvs SFHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 6, 4:49 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 Trey McBride versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle17.4projected FP
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.3projected 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
Eli Raridon7.0projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected 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
Brock Bowers18.6projected FP
George Kittle17.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta12.3projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
Isaiah Likely12.0projected FP
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