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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Brenton Strange 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 Brenton Strange: 6.4 versus 6.2 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, 5:07 AM ET ยท Standard

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tyler Warren is the stronger immediate points option. Brenton Strange 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 0.11 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
6.0 FP
FantasyPros
6.2 FP
Boosted Trees
6.2 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Tyler Warren

Tyler Warren projects for 6.4 Standard points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 1.8 FP. He is rostered in 96.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.4 FP
ESPN
6.9 FP
Sleeper
7.2 FP
FantasyPros
6.9 FP
Boosted Trees
7.1 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 4:30 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.

WindowBrenton StrangeTyler Warren
Next 3 weeks19.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected18.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule65.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected50.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1826.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected21.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekBrenton StrangeTyler Warren
Week 96.2 FPvs BAL6.4 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 106.7 FPvs TEN6.7 FPvs MIA
Week 116.3 FPvs NYGHigher projection5.2 FPvs HOU
Week 126.8 FPvs TENHigher projection5.5 FPvs NYG
Week 136.5 FPvs CHIHigher projectionBYE
Week 146.2 FPvs PITHigher projection5.0 FPvs PHI
Week 156.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection5.8 FPvs TEN
Week 166.8 FPvs DALHigher projection5.5 FPvs CIN
Week 177.4 FPvs WASHigher projection4.9 FPvs CLE
Week 186.6 FPvs INDHigher projection5.2 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:13 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.

6.9 FP11.3 FP
  1. George KittleTE ยท 97.8% rostered
    11.3
  2. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    11.0
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    8.3
  4. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 94.6% rostered
    8.3
  5. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.4% rostered
    7.7
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What about Tyler Warren versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft6.6projected FP
Tyler Warren6.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP
Tyler Warren6.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson6.8projected FP
Tyler Warren6.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mike Gesicki6.4projected FP
Tyler Warren6.4projected 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. Hockenson6.8projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor5.3projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange6.2projected FP
Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo4.5projected FP
Tyler Higbee4.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson6.8projected FP
Travis Kelce7.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo4.5projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.7.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange6.2projected FP
Dallas Goedert5.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.7.0projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.8projected FP
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