Who should I pick up: T.J. Hockenson 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 T.J. Hockenson: 12.0 versus 11.2 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, 4:21 AM ET · PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MIN · vs BUF

Stats & schedule ›

11.2FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

80.0%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Travis Kelce

TE · KC · vs NYJ

Stats & schedule ›

12.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

92.2%rostered on ESPN-0.09 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Travis Kelce is the stronger immediate points option. T.J. Hockenson 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.

T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson projects for 11.2 PPR points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 14.7 FP. He is rostered in 80.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 11.2 FP
ESPN: 10.7 FP
Sleeper: 10.2 FP
FantasyPros: 9.5 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 92.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.09 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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 3:30 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	T.J. Hockenson	Travis Kelce
Next 3 weeks	32.5 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	36.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	114.4 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	119.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	48.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	48.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	T.J. Hockenson	Travis Kelce
Week 9	11.2 FPvs BUF	12.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 10	10.2 FPvs GB	11.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 11	11.1 FPvs SF	12.5 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 12	11.2 FPvs ATL	11.9 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 13	11.2 FPvs CARHigher projection	11.0 FPvs LAR
Week 14	11.2 FPvs NE	12.2 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 15	12.9 FPvs DETHigher projection	11.8 FPvs NE
Week 16	12.6 FPvs WASHigher projection	11.6 FPvs SF
Week 17	11.3 FPvs NYJ	11.3 FPvs LAC
Week 18	11.5 FPvs CHI	13.2 FPvs LVHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:25 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 · 99.9% rostered
17.7
George KittleTE · 97.9% rostered
16.8
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
14.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.7% rostered
12.6
Travis KelceTE · 92.2% rostered
12.0

What about Travis Kelce versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

Brock Bowers17.7projected FP

Travis Kelce12.0projected FP

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Pat FreiermuthBYEthis week

Travis Kelce12.0projected FP

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Isaiah Likely12.6projected FP

Travis Kelce12.0projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9

Travis Kelce12.0projected FP

Sam LaPorta11.9projected 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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