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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Oronde Gadsden II 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 Oronde Gadsden II: 5.6 versus 5.3 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 6, 4:48 PM ET ยท PPR

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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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.

Oronde Gadsden II

Oronde Gadsden II projects for 5.3 PPR points against HOU this week. His recent scoring average is 7.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 1.6% 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.

FF projection
5.3 FP -0.4vs ESPN
ESPN
5.7 FP
Sleeper
4.6 FP
FantasyPros
5.2 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 0.02 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 6, 12:30 PM ET / Nov 6, 3:30 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.

WindowOronde Gadsden IITommy Tremble
Next 3 weeks16.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected17.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule57.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected57.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1823.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected22.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekOronde Gadsden IITommy Tremble
Week 95.3 FPvs HOU5.6 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 105.6 FPvs BAL6.2 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 115.7 FPvs NYJ5.9 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 125.7 FPvs NEHigher projection5.6 FPvs TB
Week 135.4 FPvs TBHigher projection4.8 FPvs MIN
Week 146.2 FPvs LV6.3 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 155.6 FPvs SF6.0 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 166.4 FPvs MIAHigher projection5.8 FPvs PIT
Week 175.8 FPvs KCHigher projection5.3 FPvs SEA
Week 185.5 FPvs DEN5.8 FPvs ATLHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 6, 4:52 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
    17.4
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.4
  4. Harold Fannin Jr.TE ยท 89.5% 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
Jake Ferguson5.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Tyler Higbee6.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tommy Tremble5.6projected FP
Darren Waller6.3projected 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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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers18.6projected FP
George Kittle17.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle17.4projected FP
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.3projected FP
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