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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Jake Ferguson or Tommy Tremble?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tommy Tremble

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tommy Tremble over Jake Ferguson: 5.6 versus 5.5 projected FP in PPR. Jake Ferguson 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 7, 12:09 PM ET ยท PPR

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tommy Tremble is the stronger immediate points option. Tommy Tremble 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.

Jake Ferguson

Jake Ferguson projects for 5.5 PPR points against IND this week. His recent scoring average is 1.1 FP. He is rostered in 41.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.35 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.

FF projection
5.5 FP
Sleeper
8.3 FP
FantasyPros
5.4 FP

Tommy Tremble

Tommy Tremble projects for 5.6 PPR points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 8.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 0.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
5.6 FP +0.5vs ESPN
ESPN
5.1 FP
Sleeper
4.2 FP
FantasyPros
4.7 FP

Roster data as of Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 11:30 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.

WindowJake FergusonTommy Tremble
Next 3 weeks16.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected17.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule48.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed57.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1822.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected22.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekJake FergusonTommy Tremble
Week 95.5 FPvs IND5.6 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 105.4 FPvs SF6.2 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 115.8 FPvs TEN5.9 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 124.9 FPvs PHI5.6 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 134.8 FPvs SEA4.8 FPvs MIN
Week 14BYE6.3 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 155.1 FPvs LAR6.0 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 165.4 FPvs JAC5.8 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 175.4 FPvs NYGHigher projection5.3 FPvs SEA
Week 186.3 FPvs WASHigher projection5.8 FPvs ATL

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:17 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 Tommy Tremble versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Cade Otton5.6projected FP
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Oronde Gadsden II5.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Darren Waller6.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Noah Gray4.8projected 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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Tucker Kraft11.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Greg Dulcich10.1projected 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
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
Tyler Warren11.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor9.7projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry8.4projected FP
Tyler Warren11.7projected FP
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