Who should I pick up: Chig Okonkwo or Dalton Schultz?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Dalton Schultz

The displayed FF scores are tied. Dalton Schultz gets the tiebreaker: FF is +0.1 FP versus ESPN, compared with -0.7 for Chig Okonkwo. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 1:28 PM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Chig Okonkwo

TE · WAS · vs LAR

Stats & schedule ›

4.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

15.1%rostered on ESPN-0.40 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Dalton Schultz

TE · HOU · vs LAC

Stats & schedule ›

4.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET

24.7%rostered on ESPN-0.13 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Dalton Schultz is the stronger immediate points option. Chig Okonkwo 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.

Chig Okonkwo

Chig Okonkwo projects for 4.6 Standard points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 4.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 15.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.40 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 4.6 FP
ESPN: 5.2 FP
Sleeper: 4.7 FP
FantasyPros: 4.2 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.4 FP

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

Dalton Schultz

Dalton Schultz projects for 4.6 Standard points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 3.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 24.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.13 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 4.6 FP
ESPN: 4.5 FP
Sleeper: 4.5 FP
FantasyPros: 4.6 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.2 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 12:30 PM ET / Nov 3, 12:30 PM 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	Chig Okonkwo	Dalton Schultz
Next 3 weeks	14.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	14.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	50.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	48.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	19.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	18.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Chig Okonkwo	Dalton Schultz
Week 9	4.6 FPvs LAR	4.6 FPvs LAC
Week 10	5.0 FPvs NYGHigher projection	4.4 FPvs CLE
Week 11	5.2 FPvs CIN	5.2 FPvs IND
Week 12	5.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection	4.9 FPvs BAL
Week 13	5.5 FPvs TENHigher projection	4.6 FPvs PIT
Week 14	5.0 FPvs HOU	5.7 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 15	5.0 FPvs ATLHigher projection	4.7 FPvs JAC
Week 16	3.7 FPvs MIN	4.5 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 17	4.8 FPvs JACHigher projection	4.2 FPvs GB
Week 18	5.7 FPvs DALHigher projection	5.3 FPvs TEN

Outlook updated Nov 3, 1:31 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 FP11.3 FP

George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
11.3
Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered
11.1
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
8.5
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
8.2
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.3% rostered
7.7

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