Who should I pick up: T.J. Hockenson or Tucker Kraft?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: T.J. Hockenson

The displayed FF scores are tied. T.J. Hockenson gets the tiebreaker: FF is +0.5 FP versus ESPN, compared with +0.4 for Tucker Kraft. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 2:19 AM ET · PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MIN · vs BUF

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11.2FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

80.0%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tucker Kraft

TE · GB · vs NE

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11.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

92.3%rostered on ESPN-0.05 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

T.J. Hockenson 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 0.04 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: 9.6 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 92.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.05 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, 12:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 12:30 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	Tucker Kraft
Next 3 weeks	32.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	20.6 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	114.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	103.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	48.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	48.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	T.J. Hockenson	Tucker Kraft
Week 9	11.2 FPvs BUF	11.2 FPvs NE
Week 10	10.2 FPvs GBHigher projection	9.4 FPvs MIN
Week 11	11.1 FPvs SFHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	11.2 FPvs ATLHigher projection	10.6 FPvs LAR
Week 13	11.2 FPvs CAR	12.0 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 14	11.2 FPvs NE	11.4 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 15	12.9 FPvs DET	13.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 16	12.6 FPvs WASHigher projection	11.6 FPvs CHI
Week 17	11.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection	10.7 FPvs HOU
Week 18	11.5 FPvs CHI	13.2 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 2:24 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 · 98.0% rostered
16.7
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
14.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.7% rostered
12.6
Travis KelceTE · 92.2% rostered
12.0

What about T.J. Hockenson versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP

Travis Kelce12.0projected FP

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Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP

T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP

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Dallas Goedert9.7projected FP

T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP

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T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP

Tyler Warren11.4projected FP

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