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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Dallas Goedert or Mike Gesicki?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Dallas Goedert

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Dallas Goedert over Mike Gesicki: 9.8 versus 9.2 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 3, 9:30 AM ET ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Dallas Goedert is the stronger immediate points option. Mike Gesicki 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.

Dallas Goedert

Dallas Goedert projects for 9.8 PPR points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 9.7 FP. He is rostered in 85.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.19 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
9.8 FP
ESPN
8.9 FP
Sleeper
9.8 FP
FantasyPros
9.9 FP

Mike Gesicki

Mike Gesicki projects for 9.2 PPR points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 12.6 FP. He is rostered in 15.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
9.2 FP
ESPN
8.1 FP
Sleeper
8.8 FP
FantasyPros
7.7 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 9:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 9:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™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 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.

WindowDallas GoedertMike Gesicki
Next 3 weeks19.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye28.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule86.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye92.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1836.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected35.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekDallas GoedertMike Gesicki
Week 99.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection9.2 FPvs ATL
Week 10BYE9.0 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 119.6 FPvs PIT10.2 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 1210.3 FPvs DALHigher projection9.6 FPvs NO
Week 1310.1 FPvs ARIHigher projection8.7 FPvs CLE
Week 149.6 FPvs INDHigher projection9.3 FPvs KC
Week 158.5 FPvs SEA9.0 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 169.2 FPvs HOUHigher projection9.1 FPvs IND
Week 179.5 FPvs SFHigher projection9.0 FPvs BAL
Week 189.6 FPvs NYGHigher projection8.8 FPvs CLE

Outlook updated Nov 3, 9:33 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE

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
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    17.7
  2. George KittleTE ยท 97.8% rostered
    16.8
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    14.9
  4. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 94.6% rostered
    12.7
  5. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.1% rostered
    12.0
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What about Dallas Goedert versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange10.1projected FP
Dallas Goedert9.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Dallas Goedert9.8projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.10.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Dallas Goedert9.8projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Greg Dulcich9.9projected FP
Dallas Goedert9.8projected 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.

TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry8.6projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor9.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange10.1projected FP
Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry8.6projected FP
Tyler Warren11.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo8.0projected FP
Tyler Higbee7.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
Travis Kelce12.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Colby Parkinson8.6projected FP
Tyler Higbee7.3projected FP
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