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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: T.J. Hockenson 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 T.J. Hockenson: 11.4 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, 3:20 AM ET ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tyler Warren 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

Tyler Warren

Tyler Warren projects for 11.4 PPR points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 5.8 FP. He is rostered in 96.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 12:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 12:30 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.

WindowT.J. HockensonTyler Warren
Next 3 weeks32.5 FP3/3 scheduled games projected33.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule114.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected95.9 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1848.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected42.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekT.J. HockensonTyler Warren
Week 911.2 FPvs BUF11.4 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 1010.2 FPvs GB12.4 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 1111.1 FPvs SFHigher projection10.0 FPvs HOU
Week 1211.2 FPvs ATLHigher projection10.5 FPvs NYG
Week 1311.2 FPvs CARHigher projectionBYE
Week 1411.2 FPvs NEHigher projection9.5 FPvs PHI
Week 1512.9 FPvs DETHigher projection11.0 FPvs TEN
Week 1612.6 FPvs WASHigher projection10.8 FPvs CIN
Week 1711.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection10.0 FPvs CLE
Week 1811.5 FPvs CHIHigher projection10.4 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Nov 3, 3:24 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 99.9% rostered
    17.7
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.0% rostered
    16.7
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    14.9
  4. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 94.7% rostered
    12.7
  5. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.2% rostered
    12.0
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What about Tyler Warren versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP
Tyler Warren11.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft11.2projected FP
Tyler Warren11.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP
Tyler Warren11.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tyler Warren11.4projected FP
Travis Kelce12.0projected 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 Taylor9.1projected 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 Goedert9.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.11.8projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.2projected FP
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