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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Greg Dulcich or Tyler Warren?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tyler Warren

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tyler Warren over Greg Dulcich: 11.8 versus 10.2 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 4, 12:54 PM ET ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tyler Warren is the stronger immediate points option. Greg Dulcich 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.

Greg Dulcich

Greg Dulcich projects for 10.2 PPR points against DET this week. His recent scoring average is 10.9 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 2.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.38 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
10.2 FP
ESPN
8.8 FP
Sleeper
8.2 FP
FantasyPros
9.4 FP

Tyler Warren

Tyler Warren projects for 11.8 PPR points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 5.8 FP. He is rostered in 96.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.09 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
11.8 FP
ESPN
11.9 FP
Sleeper
13.2 FP
FantasyPros
13.2 FP

Roster data as of Nov 4, 12:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 12:30 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.

WindowGreg DulcichTyler Warren
Next 3 weeks27.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected34.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule85.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected96.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1832.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected42.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekGreg DulcichTyler Warren
Week 910.2 FPvs DET11.8 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 108.5 FPvs IND12.4 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 118.6 FPvs BUF10.0 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 128.6 FPvs NYJ10.5 FPvs NYGHigher projection
Week 138.5 FPvs DENHigher projectionBYE
Week 148.6 FPvs CHI9.5 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 157.7 FPvs GB11.0 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 168.2 FPvs LAC10.8 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 178.6 FPvs BUF10.0 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 188.5 FPvs NE10.4 FPvs JACHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 4, 1:03 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 FP18.8 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
    15.4
  4. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.2% rostered
    12.5
  5. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.4% rostered
    12.4
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What about Tyler Warren versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry8.5projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft11.7projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta12.4projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected 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
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry8.5projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor9.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Travis Kelce12.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange10.1projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mark Andrews6.3projected FP
Mason Taylor9.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo8.4projected FP
Tyler Higbee6.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo8.4projected FP
Colby Parkinson8.6projected FP
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