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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Darren Waller or Tommy Tremble?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Darren Waller

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Darren Waller over Tommy Tremble: 6.3 versus 5.6 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 4, 6:20 PM ET ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Darren Waller is the stronger immediate points option. Tommy Tremble 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 8.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.74 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

Tommy Tremble

Tommy Tremble projects for 5.6 PPR points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 8.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 0.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.05 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
5.6 FP
ESPN
5.1 FP
Sleeper
4.2 FP
FantasyPros
4.5 FP

Roster data as of Nov 4, 5:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 5:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™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 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.

WindowDarren WallerTommy Tremble
Next 3 weeks19.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected17.4 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule64.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected56.5 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1825.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected22.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekDarren WallerTommy Tremble
Week 96.3 FPvs DENHigher projection5.6 FPvs DEN
Week 107.0 FPvs NOHigher projection6.1 FPvs NO
Week 116.6 FPvs BALHigher projection5.8 FPvs BAL
Week 126.4 FPvs TBHigher projection5.5 FPvs TB
Week 135.4 FPvs MINHigher projection4.7 FPvs MIN
Week 147.0 FPvs NOHigher projection6.2 FPvs NO
Week 156.8 FPvs CINHigher projection5.9 FPvs CIN
Week 166.5 FPvs PITHigher projection5.7 FPvs PIT
Week 176.0 FPvs SEAHigher projection5.2 FPvs SEA
Week 186.5 FPvs ATLHigher projection5.7 FPvs ATL

Outlook updated Nov 4, 6:20 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท 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 FP18.9 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    18.6
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.2% rostered
    17.0
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.5
  4. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.2% rostered
    12.5
  5. Harold Fannin Jr.TE ยท 88.4% rostered
    12.5
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What about Darren Waller versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Eli Raridon6.3projected FP
Darren Waller6.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Darren Waller6.3projected FP
Cade Otton5.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Darren Waller6.3projected FP
Mark Andrews6.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
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.

TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers18.6projected FP
George Kittle17.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle17.0projected FP
Trey McBride15.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride15.5projected FP
Travis Kelce12.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Travis Kelce12.5projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.12.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.12.5projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta12.4projected FP
Isaiah Likely12.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Isaiah Likely12.1projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.7projected FP
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