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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Juwan Johnson or Mark Andrews?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Juwan Johnson

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Juwan Johnson over Mark Andrews: 7.2 versus 6.3 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 5, 5:10 PM ET ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Juwan Johnson is the stronger immediate points option. Juwan Johnson 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.

Juwan Johnson

Juwan Johnson projects for 7.2 PPR points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 0.8 FP. He is rostered in 46.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.10 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
7.2 FP
ESPN
7.3 FP
Sleeper
10.2 FP
FantasyPros
8.8 FP

Mark Andrews

Mark Andrews projects for 6.3 PPR points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 3.7 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 61.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.57 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.3 FP
ESPN
6.3 FP
Sleeper
7.4 FP
FantasyPros
7.2 FP

Roster data as of Nov 5, 4:30 PM ET / Nov 5, 4:30 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.

WindowJuwan JohnsonMark Andrews
Next 3 weeks22.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected19.1 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule73.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected57.8 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1829.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected26.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekJuwan JohnsonMark Andrews
Week 97.2 FPvs CLEHigher projection6.3 FPvs JAC
Week 107.3 FPvs CARHigher projection6.3 FPvs LAC
Week 117.5 FPvs CHIHigher projection6.4 FPvs CAR
Week 127.7 FPvs CINHigher projection6.2 FPvs HOU
Week 136.7 FPvs GBHigher projectionBYE
Week 147.2 FPvs CARHigher projection6.4 FPvs TB
Week 157.2 FPvs TBHigher projection6.5 FPvs PIT
Week 167.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection6.2 FPvs CLE
Week 177.3 FPvs ATLHigher projection6.8 FPvs CIN
Week 187.2 FPvs TBHigher projection6.5 FPvs PIT

Outlook updated Nov 5, 5:15 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.

11.4 FP18.6 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    18.5
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.4% rostered
    17.3
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.4
  4. Harold Fannin Jr.TE ยท 89.3% rostered
    12.4
  5. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.5% rostered
    12.4
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What about Juwan Johnson versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Dallas Goedert9.7projected FP
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
AJ Barner7.8projected FP
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
Eli Raridon6.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
Tyler Higbee6.6projected 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. Hockenson11.4projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry8.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.4projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor9.4projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected 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 Taylor9.4projected 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
Greg Dulcich10.2projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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