Who should I pick up: Colby Parkinson or Dalton Kincaid?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Dalton Kincaid

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Dalton Kincaid over Colby Parkinson: 9.2 versus 8.6 projected FP in PPR. Colby Parkinson also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 12:23 PM ET · PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

Colby Parkinson

TE · LAR · vs WAS

Stats & schedule ›

8.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

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4.6%rostered on ESPN-0.07 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Dalton Kincaid

TE · BUF · vs MIN

Stats & schedule ›

9.2FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

75.9%rostered on ESPN-0.07 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Dalton Kincaid is the stronger immediate points option. Colby Parkinson 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.

Colby Parkinson

Colby Parkinson projects for 8.6 PPR points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 11.9 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 4.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.6 FP
ESPN: 7.4 FP
Sleeper: 5.1 FP
FantasyPros: 6.7 FP

Dalton Kincaid

Dalton Kincaid projects for 9.2 PPR points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 14.7 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 75.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 9.2 FP
ESPN: 8.6 FP
Sleeper: 9.1 FP
FantasyPros: 8.8 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 11:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 11:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Colby Parkinson	Dalton Kincaid
Next 3 weeks	16.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	32.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	67.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	111.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	28.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	45.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Colby Parkinson	Dalton Kincaid
Week 9	8.6 FPvs WAS	9.2 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 10	7.8 FPvs ARI	11.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 11	BYE	12.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 12	6.8 FPvs GB	11.5 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 13	7.7 FPvs KC	11.2 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 14	7.4 FPvs SF	10.1 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 15	7.9 FPvs DAL	11.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 16	6.7 FPvs SEA	11.0 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 17	7.3 FPvs TB	12.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 18	6.8 FPvs SEA	11.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 12:26 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · Rankings position · 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 FP18.2 FP

Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered
17.8
George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
16.7
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
15.0
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
12.7
Travis KelceTE · 92.1% rostered
12.0

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