Who should I pick up: Mike Gesicki or Tucker Kraft?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tucker Kraft

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tucker Kraft over Mike Gesicki: 11.2 versus 9.2 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 3, 6:38 AM ET · PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mike Gesicki

TE · CIN · vs ATL

Stats & schedule ›

9.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

15.1%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Tucker Kraft

TE · GB · vs NE

Stats & schedule ›

11.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

92.2%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tucker Kraft is the stronger immediate points option. Mike Gesicki 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.

Mike Gesicki

Mike Gesicki projects for 9.2 PPR points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 12.6 FP. He is rostered in 15.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 9.2 FP
ESPN: 8.1 FP
Sleeper: 8.8 FP
FantasyPros: 7.7 FP

Tucker Kraft

Tucker Kraft projects for 11.2 PPR points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 13.6 FP. He is rostered in 92.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 11.2 FP
ESPN: 10.8 FP
Sleeper: 10.6 FP
FantasyPros: 10.4 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 6:30 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	Mike Gesicki	Tucker Kraft
Next 3 weeks	28.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	20.6 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	92.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	103.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	35.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	48.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Mike Gesicki	Tucker Kraft
Week 9	9.2 FPvs ATL	11.2 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 10	9.0 FPvs PIT	9.4 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 11	10.2 FPvs WASHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	9.6 FPvs NO	10.6 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 13	8.7 FPvs CLE	12.0 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 14	9.3 FPvs KC	11.4 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 15	9.0 FPvs CAR	13.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 16	9.1 FPvs IND	11.6 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 17	9.0 FPvs BAL	10.7 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 18	8.8 FPvs CLE	13.2 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 6:40 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · TE

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
17.7
George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
16.8
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
14.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
12.7
Travis KelceTE · 92.1% rostered
12.0

What about Tucker Kraft versus these pickups?

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T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP

Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP

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Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP

Tyler Warren11.3projected FP

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Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP

Kyle Pitts Sr.10.1projected FP

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Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP

Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected 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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