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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Eli Stowers or Nate Adkins?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Nate Adkins

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Nate Adkins over Eli Stowers: 2.6 versus 2.5 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 7, 12:09 PM ET ยท PPR

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Nate Adkins is the stronger immediate points option. Nate Adkins 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.

Eli Stowers

Eli Stowers projects for 2.5 PPR points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 4.2 FP. He is rostered in 0.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
2.5 FP -0.5vs ESPN
ESPN
3.0 FP
Sleeper
2.4 FP
FantasyPros
2.0 FP

Nate Adkins

Nate Adkins projects for 2.6 PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 2.8 FP. He is rostered in 0.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
2.6 FP +0.9vs ESPN
ESPN
1.7 FP
Sleeper
2.4 FP
FantasyPros
2.9 FP

Roster data as of Nov 7, 8:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 8:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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.

WindowEli StowersNate Adkins
Next 3 weeks4.8 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed4.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule20.5 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed17.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“188.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected7.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekEli StowersNate Adkins
Week 92.5 FPvs NYG2.6 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 10BYEBYE
Week 112.3 FPvs PITHigher projection2.0 FPvs LV
Week 122.3 FPvs DALHigher projection1.8 FPvs PIT
Week 132.3 FPvs ARIHigher projection2.1 FPvs MIA
Week 142.3 FPvs INDHigher projection1.8 FPvs NYJ
Week 152.1 FPvs SEAHigher projection2.0 FPvs LV
Week 162.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection1.8 FPvs BUF
Week 172.2 FPvs SFHigher projection1.8 FPvs NE
Week 182.3 FPvs NYGHigher projection1.7 FPvs LAC

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:14 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 FP18.6 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    18.6
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.5% rostered
    17.6
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.4
  4. Harold Fannin Jr.TE ยท 89.6% rostered
    12.4
  5. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.3% rostered
    12.3
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What about Nate Adkins versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Kenyon Sadiq4.3projected FP
Nate Adkins2.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Nate Adkins2.6projected FP
James Mitchell2.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Nate Adkins2.6projected FP
Adam Trautman1.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Nate Adkins2.6projected FP
Jack Endries1.6projected 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
Dallas Goedert9.7projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Eli Raridon6.9projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers18.6projected FP
George Kittle17.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle17.6projected FP
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.3projected FP
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