Who should I pick up: Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Brock Bowers

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Brock Bowers over Sam LaPorta: 11.0 versus 7.7 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, 4:06 AM ET · Standard

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Brock Bowers

TE · LV · vs SF

Stats & schedule ›

11.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

99.9%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Sam LaPorta

TE · DET · vs MIA

Stats & schedule ›

7.7FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

96.4%rostered on ESPN-0.09 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Brock Bowers is the stronger immediate points option. Sam LaPorta 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

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 99.9% 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: 11.0 FP
ESPN: 11.1 FP
Sleeper: 10.7 FP
FantasyPros: 9.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 13.8 FP

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

Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta projects for 7.7 Standard points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 2.6 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 96.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.09 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 7.7 FP
ESPN: 7.7 FP
Sleeper: 7.8 FP
FantasyPros: 7.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 11.1 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 3:30 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	Brock Bowers	Sam LaPorta
Next 3 weeks	32.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	20.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	105.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	65.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	49.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	24.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brock Bowers	Sam LaPorta
Week 9	11.0 FPvs SFHigher projection	7.7 FPvs MIA
Week 10	10.3 FPvs SEAHigher projection	6.5 FPvs NE
Week 11	11.1 FPvs DENHigher projection	6.5 FPvs TB
Week 12	11.3 FPvs CLEHigher projection	6.9 FPvs CHI
Week 13	BYE	6.5 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 14	11.8 FPvs LACHigher projection	7.1 FPvs TEN
Week 15	11.4 FPvs DENHigher projection	5.3 FPvs MIN
Week 16	13.0 FPvs TENHigher projection	6.7 FPvs NYG
Week 17	13.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection	6.8 FPvs CHI
Week 18	11.8 FPvs KCHigher projection	5.9 FPvs GB

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:14 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 · 97.9% rostered
11.3
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
11.0
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.7% rostered
8.4
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
8.3
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
7.7

What about Brock Bowers versus these pickups?

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Brock Bowers11.0projected FP

Travis Kelce7.5projected FP

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George Kittle11.3projected FP

Brock Bowers11.0projected FP

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Brock Bowers11.0projected FP

Isaiah Likely8.4projected FP

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Brock Bowers11.0projected FP

Trey McBride8.3projected 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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