Who should I pick up: Hunter Henry or T.J. Hockenson?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: T.J. Hockenson

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up T.J. Hockenson over Hunter Henry: 11.2 versus 8.6 projected FP in PPR. Hunter Henry also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 10:17 AM ET · PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

Hunter Henry

TE · NE · vs GB

Stats & schedule ›

8.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

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72.7%rostered on ESPN-0.51 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MIN · vs BUF

Stats & schedule ›

11.2FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

79.9%rostered on ESPN-0.12 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

T.J. Hockenson is the stronger immediate points option. Hunter Henry 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.

Hunter Henry

Hunter Henry projects for 8.6 PPR points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 11.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 72.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.51 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.6 FP
ESPN: 9.6 FP
Sleeper: 9.0 FP
FantasyPros: 8.7 FP

T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson projects for 11.2 PPR points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 14.7 FP. He is rostered in 79.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.12 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 11.2 FP
ESPN: 10.7 FP
Sleeper: 10.5 FP
FantasyPros: 9.5 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 9:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 9:30 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	Hunter Henry	T.J. Hockenson
Next 3 weeks	20.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	32.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	88.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	114.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	41.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	48.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Hunter Henry	T.J. Hockenson
Week 9	8.6 FPvs GB	11.2 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 10	11.5 FPvs DETHigher projection	10.2 FPvs GB
Week 11	BYE	11.1 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 12	9.4 FPvs LAC	11.2 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 13	10.0 FPvs BUF	11.2 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 14	8.2 FPvs MIN	11.2 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 15	10.0 FPvs KC	12.9 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 16	9.9 FPvs NYJ	12.6 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 17	9.6 FPvs DEN	11.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 18	11.5 FPvs MIA	11.5 FPvs CHI

Outlook updated Nov 3, 10:18 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · Rankings position · 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 FP18.2 FP

Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered
17.8
George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
16.7
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
15.0
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
12.6
Travis KelceTE · 92.1% rostered
12.0

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What about T.J. Hockenson versus these pickups?

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Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP

T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP

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Dallas Goedert9.7projected FP

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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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