THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up George Kittle over Brock Bowers: 11.3 versus 11.0 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
George Kittle is the stronger immediate points option. George Kittle 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.
Brock Bowers projects for 11.0 Standard points against SF this week. His recent scoring average is 11.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 99.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
George Kittle projects for 11.3 Standard points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 9.8 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 97.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.16 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Brock Bowers | George Kittle |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 32.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 31.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 105.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 102.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 49.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 42.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Brock Bowers | George Kittle |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 11.0 FPvs SF | 11.3 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 10.3 FPvs SEA | 11.2 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 11.1 FPvs DENHigher projection | 8.5 FPvs MIN |
| Week 12 | 11.3 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 8.9 FPvs SEA |
| Week 13 | BYE | 10.5 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 11.8 FPvs LACHigher projection | 9.7 FPvs LAR |
| Week 15 | 11.4 FPvs DENHigher projection | 10.1 FPvs LAC |
| Week 16 | 13.0 FPvs TENHigher projection | 10.5 FPvs KC |
| Week 17 | 13.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 9.8 FPvs PHI |
| Week 18 | 11.8 FPvs KCHigher projection | 11.7 FPvs ARI |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE





George Kittle11.3projected FP
Isaiah Likely8.3projected FP
George Kittle11.3projected FP
Trey McBride8.3projected FP
George Kittle11.3projected FP
Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP
George Kittle11.3projected FP
Travis Kelce7.5projected FP
Brock Bowers11.0projected FP
Isaiah Likely8.3projected FP
Isaiah Likely8.3projected FP
Trey McBride8.3projected FP
Trey McBride8.3projected FP
Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP
Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP
Travis Kelce7.5projected FP
Travis Kelce7.5projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.7.0projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.7.0projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.8projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.8projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.6projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.6projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.6.5projected FP