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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Jack Endries or James Mitchell?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

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James Mitchell has the higher Week 9 projection, but his availability needs checking. If he is cleared, he leads Jack Endries by 0.6 projected points. Recheck the latest status before spending a claim or dropping anyone.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 4:48 PM ET ยท PPR

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

This comparison needs more than the headline projection. James Mitchell 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.

Jack Endries

Jack Endries projects for 1.6 PPR points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 3.5 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
1.6 FP +0.2vs ESPN
ESPN
1.4 FP
Sleeper
0.1 FP
FantasyPros
1.2 FP

James Mitchell

James Mitchell projects for 2.2 PPR points against IND this week. His recent scoring average is 6.0 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
2.2 FP
Sleeper
0.0 FP
FantasyPros
2.0 FP

Roster data as of Nov 6, 11:30 AM ET / Nov 5, 11:31 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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#1 Week ยท #1 ROS ยท #1 Playoffs
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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.

WindowJack EndriesJames Mitchell
Next 3 weeks4.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected4.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule14.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected11.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“185.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected4.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekJack EndriesJames Mitchell
Week 91.6 FPvs ATL2.2 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 101.4 FPvs PITHigher projection1.2 FPvs SF
Week 111.6 FPvs WASHigher projection1.2 FPvs TEN
Week 121.6 FPvs NOHigher projection1.1 FPvs PHI
Week 131.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection1.1 FPvs SEA
Week 141.5 FPvs KCHigher projectionBYE
Week 151.4 FPvs CARHigher projection1.2 FPvs LAR
Week 161.5 FPvs INDHigher projection1.2 FPvs JAC
Week 171.4 FPvs BALHigher projection1.2 FPvs NYG
Week 181.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection1.3 FPvs WAS

Outlook updated Nov 6, 4:48 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
    17.4
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.4
  4. Harold Fannin Jr.TE ยท 89.5% rostered
    12.4
  5. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.3% rostered
    12.3
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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.

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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor9.7projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry8.3projected 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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