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Week 92026 · PPR · PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Mark Andrews or Mason Taylor?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Mason Taylor

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Mason Taylor over Mark Andrews: 9.2 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 4, 12:54 PM ET · PPR

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Mason Taylor is the stronger immediate points option. Mason Taylor 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.

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 63.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 3.14 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

Mason Taylor

Mason Taylor projects for 9.2 PPR points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 12.5 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 9.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 2.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
9.2 FP
ESPN
8.4 FP
Sleeper
7.6 FP
FantasyPros
7.0 FP

Roster data as of Nov 4, 12:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 12:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’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 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.

WindowMark AndrewsMason Taylor
Next 3 weeks18.8 FP3/3 scheduled games projected27.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule57.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed81.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed
Weeks 15–1825.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected35.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekMark AndrewsMason Taylor
Week 96.3 FPvs JAC9.2 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 106.2 FPvs LAC9.3 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 116.3 FPvs CAR8.8 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 126.1 FPvs HOU10.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 13BYEBYE
Week 146.4 FPvs TB8.9 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 156.5 FPvs PIT9.4 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 166.2 FPvs CLE9.2 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 176.8 FPvs CIN7.6 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 186.5 FPvs PIT9.2 FPvs BUFHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 4, 1:03 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · · 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 · 99.9% rostered
    18.6
  2. George KittleTE · 98.2% rostered
    17.0
  3. Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
    15.4
  4. Travis KelceTE · 92.2% rostered
    12.5
  5. Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
    12.4
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What about Mason Taylor versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9
Mason Taylor9.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected FP
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Mason Taylor9.2projected FP
Pat FreiermuthBYEthis week
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Mason Taylor9.2projected FP
Michael Mayer8.7projected FP
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Mason Taylor9.2projected FP
Dalton Kincaid9.5projected 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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Brenton Strange10.1projected FP
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Chig Okonkwo8.4projected FP
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