Who should I pick up: Dalton Kincaid or Mike Gesicki?

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 Mike Gesicki: 9.3 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, 9:24 AM ET · PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Dalton Kincaid

TE · BUF · vs MIN

Stats & schedule ›

9.3FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

75.9%rostered on ESPN-0.06 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mike Gesicki

TE · CIN · vs ATL

Stats & schedule ›

9.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

Planning a bid? Mike Gesicki FAAB guide ↗

15.1%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Dalton Kincaid 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.

Dalton Kincaid

Dalton Kincaid projects for 9.3 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 0.06 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 9.3 FP
ESPN: 8.6 FP
Sleeper: 9.2 FP
FantasyPros: 8.8 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 0.02 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, 8:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 8:30 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	Dalton Kincaid	Mike Gesicki
Next 3 weeks	32.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	28.4 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	111.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	92.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	45.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	35.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Dalton Kincaid	Mike Gesicki
Week 9	9.3 FPvs MINHigher projection	9.2 FPvs ATL
Week 10	11.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection	9.0 FPvs PIT
Week 11	12.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection	10.2 FPvs WAS
Week 12	11.5 FPvs KCHigher projection	9.6 FPvs NO
Week 13	11.2 FPvs NEHigher projection	8.7 FPvs CLE
Week 14	10.1 FPvs GBHigher projection	9.3 FPvs KC
Week 15	11.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection	9.0 FPvs CAR
Week 16	11.0 FPvs DENHigher projection	9.1 FPvs IND
Week 17	12.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection	9.0 FPvs BAL
Week 18	11.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection	8.8 FPvs CLE

Outlook updated Nov 3, 9:28 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · 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

Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered
17.7
George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
16.8
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
14.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
12.7
Travis KelceTE · 92.1% rostered
12.0

What about Dalton Kincaid versus these pickups?

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Dalton Kincaid9.3projected FP

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