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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Cade Otton or Noah Gray?

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THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Cade Otton

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Cade Otton over Noah Gray: 3.4 versus 3.0 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 7, 12:09 PM ET ยท Standard

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Cade Otton is the stronger immediate points option. Noah Gray 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.

Cade Otton

Cade Otton projects for 3.4 Standard points against CHI this week. His recent scoring average is 0.1 FP. He is rostered in 2.4% 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.

FF projection
3.4 FP +0.1vs ESPN
ESPN
3.3 FP
Sleeper
4.5 FP
FantasyPros
4.0 FP
Boosted Trees
4.7 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Noah Gray

Noah Gray projects for 3.0 Standard points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 5.7 FP. He is rostered in 0.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
3.0 FP +0.7vs ESPN
ESPN
2.3 FP
Sleeper
2.6 FP
FantasyPros
2.4 FP
Boosted Trees
2.2 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 10:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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.

WindowCade OttonNoah Gray
Next 3 weeks7.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed9.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule28.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed30.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1812.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected12.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekCade OttonNoah Gray
Week 93.4 FPvs CHIHigher projection3.0 FPvs NYJ
Week 10BYE3.0 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 113.6 FPvs DETHigher projection3.4 FPvs ARI
Week 123.0 FPvs CAR3.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 133.0 FPvs LACHigher projection2.8 FPvs LAR
Week 143.0 FPvs BAL3.1 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 153.3 FPvs NOHigher projection3.0 FPvs NE
Week 162.9 FPvs ATL2.9 FPvs SF
Week 172.7 FPvs LAR3.0 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 183.3 FPvs NO3.5 FPvs LVHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:13 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

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.

7.3 FP11.7 FP
  1. George KittleTE ยท 98.5% rostered
    11.7
  2. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    11.6
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    8.6
  4. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.6% rostered
    7.9
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 95.5% rostered
    7.9
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What about Cade Otton versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Jake Ferguson3.4projected FP
Cade Otton3.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Cade Otton3.4projected FP
Tommy Tremble3.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Cade Otton3.4projected FP
Oronde Gadsden II3.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Cade Otton3.4projected FP
Darren Waller3.9projected 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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TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle11.7projected FP
Brock Bowers11.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brock Bowers11.6projected FP
Trey McBride8.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride8.6projected FP
Isaiah Likely7.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Isaiah Likely7.9projected FP
Sam LaPorta7.9projected FP
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