Who should I pick up: George Kittle or Isaiah Likely?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: George Kittle

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up George Kittle over Isaiah Likely: 16.8 versus 12.6 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 3, 5:37 AM ET · PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

George Kittle

TE · SF · vs LV

Stats & schedule ›

16.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

97.8%rostered on ESPN-0.16 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYG · vs PHI

Stats & schedule ›

12.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

94.6%rostered on ESPN-0.15 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

George Kittle is the stronger immediate points option. Isaiah Likely 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.

George Kittle

George Kittle projects for 16.8 PPR points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 16.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 97.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.16 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 16.8 FP
ESPN: 15.9 FP
Sleeper: 14.9 FP
FantasyPros: 14.8 FP

Isaiah Likely

Isaiah Likely projects for 12.6 PPR points against PHI this week. His recent scoring average is 13.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 94.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.15 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 12.6 FP
ESPN: 12.7 FP
Sleeper: 13.4 FP
FantasyPros: 13.3 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 5:30 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	George Kittle	Isaiah Likely
Next 3 weeks	46.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	41.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	153.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	136.1 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	62.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	55.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	George Kittle	Isaiah Likely
Week 9	16.8 FPvs LVHigher projection	12.6 FPvs PHI
Week 10	16.8 FPvs DALHigher projection	15.6 FPvs WAS
Week 11	13.0 FPvs MIN	13.5 FPvs JACHigher projection
Week 12	14.1 FPvs SEAHigher projection	13.8 FPvs IND
Week 13	15.9 FPvs NYGHigher projection	13.3 FPvs SF
Week 14	15.0 FPvs LARHigher projection	11.7 FPvs SEA
Week 15	15.1 FPvs LACHigher projection	12.7 FPvs CLE
Week 16	16.2 FPvs KCHigher projection	16.0 FPvs DET
Week 17	14.2 FPvs PHI	14.7 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 18	16.5 FPvs ARIHigher projection	12.2 FPvs PHI

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:45 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
12.6
Travis KelceTE · 92.1% rostered
12.0

What about George Kittle versus these pickups?

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George Kittle16.8projected FP

Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP

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Brock Bowers17.7projected FP

George Kittle16.8projected FP

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George Kittle16.8projected FP

Trey McBride14.9projected FP

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George Kittle16.8projected FP

Travis Kelce12.0projected FP

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