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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Mike Gesicki or Tyler Warren?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tyler Warren

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tyler Warren over Mike Gesicki: 11.3 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 ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tyler Warren 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

Tyler Warren

Tyler Warren projects for 11.3 PPR points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 5.8 FP. He is rostered in 96.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.12 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
11.3 FP
ESPN
11.9 FP
Sleeper
12.8 FP
FantasyPros
11.8 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 6:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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.

WindowMike GesickiTyler Warren
Next 3 weeks28.4 FP3/3 scheduled games projected33.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule92.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected95.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1835.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected42.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekMike GesickiTyler Warren
Week 99.2 FPvs ATL11.3 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 109.0 FPvs PIT12.4 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 1110.2 FPvs WASHigher projection10.0 FPvs HOU
Week 129.6 FPvs NO10.5 FPvs NYGHigher projection
Week 138.7 FPvs CLEHigher projectionBYE
Week 149.3 FPvs KC9.5 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 159.0 FPvs CAR11.0 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 169.1 FPvs IND10.8 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 179.0 FPvs BAL10.0 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 188.8 FPvs CLE10.4 FPvs JACHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 6:45 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท 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
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    17.7
  2. George KittleTE ยท 97.8% rostered
    16.8
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    14.9
  4. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 94.6% rostered
    12.7
  5. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.1% rostered
    12.0
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What about Tyler Warren versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP
Tyler Warren11.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP
Tyler Warren11.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
Tyler Warren11.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP
Tyler Warren11.3projected 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. Hockenson11.2projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor9.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange10.1projected FP
Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo8.0projected FP
Tyler Higbee7.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
Travis Kelce12.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo8.0projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange10.1projected FP
Dallas Goedert9.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
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