Who should I pick up: Brenton Strange or Greg Dulcich?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Brenton Strange

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Brenton Strange over Greg Dulcich: 6.2 versus 5.8 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 5:53 AM ET · Standard

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Brenton Strange

TE · JAC · vs BAL

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6.2FF projected FP

Nov 5, 8:15 PM ET

50.1%rostered on ESPN-0.12 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Greg Dulcich

TE · MIA · vs DET

Stats & schedule ›

5.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

1.4%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Brenton Strange is the stronger immediate points option. Greg Dulcich 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.

Brenton Strange

Brenton Strange projects for 6.2 Standard points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 5.0 FP. He is rostered in 50.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.12 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 6.2 FP
ESPN: 5.7 FP
Sleeper: 6.1 FP
FantasyPros: 6.2 FP
Boosted Trees: 6.2 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Greg Dulcich

Greg Dulcich projects for 5.8 Standard points against DET this week. His recent scoring average is 6.5 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 1.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 5.8 FP
ESPN: 5.3 FP
Sleeper: 4.7 FP
FantasyPros: 5.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.4 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 4:30 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	Brenton Strange	Greg Dulcich
Next 3 weeks	19.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	15.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	65.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	50.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	26.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	19.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brenton Strange	Greg Dulcich
Week 9	6.2 FPvs BALHigher projection	5.8 FPvs DET
Week 10	6.7 FPvs TENHigher projection	5.1 FPvs IND
Week 11	6.3 FPvs NYGHigher projection	5.0 FPvs BUF
Week 12	6.8 FPvs TENHigher projection	5.1 FPvs NYJ
Week 13	6.5 FPvs CHIHigher projection	4.8 FPvs DEN
Week 14	6.2 FPvs PITHigher projection	5.1 FPvs CHI
Week 15	6.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection	4.4 FPvs GB
Week 16	6.8 FPvs DALHigher projection	4.8 FPvs LAC
Week 17	7.4 FPvs WASHigher projection	5.1 FPvs BUF
Week 18	6.6 FPvs INDHigher projection	4.9 FPvs NE

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:58 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.

6.9 FP11.3 FP

George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
11.3
Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered
11.0
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
8.3
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
8.3
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
7.7

What about Brenton Strange versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

Brenton Strange6.2projected FP

Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP

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Brenton Strange6.2projected FP

Dallas Goedert5.7projected FP

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Brenton Strange6.2projected FP

Kyle Pitts Sr.6.5projected FP

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Brenton Strange6.2projected FP

Harold Fannin Jr.7.0projected 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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