THE ALTERNATIVE
Colby Parkinson
Stats & schedule ›8.2FF projected FP
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3.6%rostered on ESPN-0.18 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Mike Gesicki
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Mike Gesicki over Colby Parkinson: 9.5 versus 8.2 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.
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What could Mike Gesicki get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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Mike Gesicki
Stats & schedule ›9.5FF projected FP
25.5%rostered on ESPN+1.90 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Mike Gesicki 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 8.2 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 3.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.18 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.
- FF projection
- 8.2 FP +2.2vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 6.0 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.2 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.8 FP
Mike Gesicki
Mike Gesicki projects for 9.5 PPR points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 12.6 FP. He is rostered in 25.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.90 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 9.5 FP +1.4vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 8.1 FP
- Sleeper
- 10.2 FP
- FantasyPros
- 8.7 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Colby Parkinson | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 29.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 61.6 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 95.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 26.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 37.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Colby Parkinson | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.2 FPvs WAS | 9.5 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.1 FPvs ARI | 9.4 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 11 | BYE | 10.4 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 6.2 FPvs GB | 9.9 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 7.1 FPvs KC | 9.2 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 6.8 FPvs SF | 9.8 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 7.2 FPvs DAL | 9.3 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 6.2 FPvs SEA | 9.4 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 6.7 FPvs TB | 9.4 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 6.2 FPvs SEA | 9.2 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
10.6 FP18.6 FP
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered18.6
George KittleTE · 98.5% rostered17.4
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered15.4
Harold Fannin Jr.TE · 89.5% rostered12.4
Travis KelceTE · 92.3% rostered12.3
What about Mike Gesicki versus these pickups?
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Dallas Goedert9.7projected FPMike Gesicki9.5projected FPEli Raridon7.0projected FPMike Gesicki9.5projected FPJuwan Johnson7.2projected FPMike Gesicki9.5projected FPMason Taylor9.7projected FPMike Gesicki9.5projected FPMore TE pickup decisions
TE · Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Brock Bowers18.6projected FPGeorge Kittle17.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9George Kittle17.4projected FPTrey McBride15.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Trey McBride15.4projected FPHarold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Sam LaPorta12.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
Isaiah Likely12.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Isaiah Likely12.0projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPBrock Bowers18.6projected FPGeorge Kittle17.4projected FPGeorge Kittle17.4projected FPTrey McBride15.4projected FPTrey McBride15.4projected FPHarold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FPHarold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FPSam LaPorta12.3projected FPSam LaPorta12.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.3projected FPIsaiah Likely12.0projected FPIsaiah Likely12.0projected FPTyler Warren11.8projected FP