THIS-WEEK PICKUP
AJ Barner
Stats & schedule ›4.9FF projected FP
7.2%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: AJ Barner or Tyler Higbee?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: AJ Barner
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up AJ Barner over Tyler Higbee: 4.9 versus 4.0 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
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Before you make the deal.
What could AJ Barner get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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Tyler Higbee
Stats & schedule ›4.0FF projected FP
10.5%rostered on ESPN-0.26 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
AJ Barner is the stronger immediate points option. AJ Barner 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.
AJ Barner
AJ Barner projects for 4.9 Standard points against ARI this week. His recent scoring average is 2.8 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 7.2% 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.
- FF projection
- 4.9 FP -0.6vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 5.5 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.0 FP
- FantasyPros
- 4.7 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 5.8 FP
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Tyler Higbee
Tyler Higbee projects for 4.0 Standard points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 1.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 10.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.26 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 4.0 FP +0.4vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 3.6 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.1 FP
- FantasyPros
- 4.1 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 4.4 FP
- Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | AJ Barner | Tyler Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 10.2 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 7.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 41.6 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 26.6 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed |
| Weeks 15–18 | 17.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 11.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | AJ Barner | Tyler Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 4.9 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 4.0 FPvs WAS |
| Week 10 | 5.3 FPvs LVHigher projection | 3.3 FPvs ARI |
| Week 11 | BYE | BYE |
| Week 12 | 4.3 FPvs SFHigher projection | 2.6 FPvs GB |
| Week 13 | 5.1 FPvs DALHigher projection | 3.0 FPvs KC |
| Week 14 | 4.7 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 2.8 FPvs SF |
| Week 15 | 4.3 FPvs PHIHigher projection | 3.1 FPvs DAL |
| Week 16 | 4.3 FPvs LARHigher projection | 2.5 FPvs SEA |
| Week 17 | 4.6 FPvs CARHigher projection | 2.9 FPvs TB |
| Week 18 | 4.2 FPvs LARHigher projection | 2.5 FPvs SEA |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
7.3 FP11.7 FP
George KittleTE · 98.5% rostered11.7
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered11.6
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered8.6
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.6% rostered7.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.5% rostered7.9
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