THE ALTERNATIVE
Sam LaPorta
Stats & schedule ›11.9FF projected FP
96.4%rostered on ESPN-0.14 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Travis Kelce
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Travis Kelce over Sam LaPorta: 12.0 versus 11.9 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Travis Kelce
Stats & schedule ›12.0FF projected FP
92.1%rostered on ESPN-0.13 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Travis Kelce is the stronger immediate points option. Travis Kelce 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.
Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta projects for 11.9 PPR points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 4.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 96.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.14 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 11.9 FP
- ESPN
- 12.1 FP
- Sleeper
- 12.5 FP
- FantasyPros
- 11.6 FP
Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce projects for 12.0 PPR points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 9.8 FP. He is rostered in 92.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.13 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 12.0 FP
- ESPN
- 10.6 FP
- Sleeper
- 13.1 FP
- FantasyPros
- 11.3 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Sam LaPorta | Travis Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 33.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 36.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 105.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 119.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 40.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 48.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Sam LaPorta | Travis Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 11.9 FPvs MIA | 12.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 10.7 FPvs NE | 11.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 10.4 FPvs TB | 12.5 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 11.1 FPvs CHI | 11.9 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 10.6 FPvs ATL | 11.0 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 11.2 FPvs TEN | 12.2 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 8.7 FPvs MIN | 11.8 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 10.7 FPvs NYG | 11.6 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 11.0 FPvs CHI | 11.3 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 9.6 FPvs GB | 13.2 FPvs LVHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · TE
More options. The same scale.
10.6 FP18.2 FP
Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered17.7
George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered16.8
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered14.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered12.6- Travis KelceTE · 92.1% rostered12.0
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What about Travis Kelce versus these pickups?
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Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Travis Kelce12.0projected FP
Tyler Warren11.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Travis Kelce12.0projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Isaiah Likely12.6projected FPTravis Kelce12.0projected FPTravis Kelce12.0projected FPHarold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FPTravis Kelce12.0projected FPTyler Warren11.3projected FPTravis Kelce12.0projected FPT.J. Hockenson11.2projected FPMore TE pickup decisions
TE · Week 9Brock Bowers17.7projected FPGeorge Kittle16.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9George Kittle16.8projected FPTrey McBride14.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Trey McBride14.9projected FPIsaiah Likely12.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Sam LaPorta11.9projected FPHarold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FPTyler Warren11.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Tyler Warren11.3projected FPT.J. Hockenson11.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.10.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
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