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Week 92026 · PPR · PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Darren Waller or Mark Andrews?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Darren Waller

The displayed FF scores are tied. Darren Waller gets the tiebreaker: FF is +0.5 FP versus ESPN, compared with +0.1 for Mark Andrews. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

Forecast updated Nov 4, 4:22 PM ET · PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Darren Waller is the stronger immediate points option. Darren Waller 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.

Darren Waller

Darren Waller projects for 6.3 PPR points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 4.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 8.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.71 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.3 FP
ESPN
5.8 FP
Sleeper
7.2 FP
FantasyPros
5.8 FP

Mark Andrews

Mark Andrews projects for 6.3 PPR points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 3.7 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 63.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 3.35 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.3 FP
ESPN
6.3 FP
Sleeper
7.4 FP
FantasyPros
7.1 FP

Roster data as of Nov 4, 3:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 3:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’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 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.

WindowDarren WallerMark Andrews
Next 3 weeks19.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected18.8 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule64.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected57.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed
Weeks 15–1825.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected25.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekDarren WallerMark Andrews
Week 96.3 FPvs DEN6.3 FPvs JAC
Week 107.0 FPvs NOHigher projection6.2 FPvs LAC
Week 116.6 FPvs BALHigher projection6.3 FPvs CAR
Week 126.4 FPvs TBHigher projection6.1 FPvs HOU
Week 135.4 FPvs MINHigher projectionBYE
Week 147.0 FPvs NOHigher projection6.4 FPvs TB
Week 156.8 FPvs CINHigher projection6.5 FPvs PIT
Week 166.5 FPvs PITHigher projection6.2 FPvs CLE
Week 176.0 FPvs SEA6.8 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 186.5 FPvs ATL6.5 FPvs PIT

Outlook updated Nov 4, 4:32 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · · 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 FP18.8 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
    18.6
  2. George KittleTE · 98.2% rostered
    17.0
  3. Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
    15.5
  4. Travis KelceTE · 92.2% rostered
    12.5
  5. Harold Fannin Jr.TE · 88.3% rostered
    12.5
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What about Darren Waller versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9
Darren Waller6.3projected FP
Eli Raridon6.3projected FP
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Darren Waller6.3projected FP
Michael Mayer8.7projected FP
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Darren Waller6.3projected FP
Cade Otton5.6projected FP
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Darren Waller6.3projected FP
Tyler Higbee6.6projected 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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Mason Taylor9.4projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected FP
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T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
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TE · Week 9
Brenton Strange10.1projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.4projected FP
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Mark Andrews6.3projected FP
Mason Taylor9.4projected FP
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Hunter Henry8.4projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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Tucker Kraft11.7projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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