Who should I pick up: Charlie Kolar or Noah Gray?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Noah Gray

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Noah Gray over Charlie Kolar: 3.0 versus 2.6 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, 11:50 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Charlie Kolar

TE · LAC · vs HOU

Stats & schedule ›

2.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET

0.1%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Noah Gray

TE · KC · vs NYJ

Stats & schedule ›

3.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

0.3%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Noah Gray is the stronger immediate points option. Charlie Kolar 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.

Charlie Kolar

Charlie Kolar projects for 2.6 Standard points against HOU this week. His recent scoring average is 2.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 0.1% 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: 2.6 FP -0.4vs ESPN
ESPN: 3.0 FP
Sleeper: 2.1 FP
FantasyPros: 2.6 FP
Boosted Trees: 3.3 FP; Experimental · 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 · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 9:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 11:30 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	Charlie Kolar	Noah Gray
Next 3 weeks	8.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	9.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	26.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	30.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	10.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	12.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Charlie Kolar	Noah Gray
Week 9	2.6 FPvs HOU	3.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 10	2.6 FPvs BAL	3.0 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 11	2.8 FPvs NYJ	3.4 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 12	2.7 FPvs NE	3.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 13	2.4 FPvs TB	2.8 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 14	3.2 FPvs LVHigher projection	3.1 FPvs CIN
Week 15	2.4 FPvs SF	3.0 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 16	3.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection	2.9 FPvs SF
Week 17	2.6 FPvs KC	3.0 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 18	2.3 FPvs DEN	3.5 FPvs LVHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:01 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · Rankings position · 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

George KittleTE · 98.5% rostered
11.7
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
11.6
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
8.6
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.6% rostered
7.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.5% rostered
7.9

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