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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Chig Okonkwo or Sam LaPorta?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Sam LaPorta

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Sam LaPorta over Chig Okonkwo: 7.9 versus 4.9 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, 12:24 PM ET ยท Standard

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Sam LaPorta 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 4.9 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 13.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.16 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
4.9 FP -0.6vs ESPN
ESPN
5.5 FP
Sleeper
4.8 FP
FantasyPros
5.0 FP
Boosted Trees
4.4 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta projects for 7.9 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 96.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
7.9 FP +0.2vs ESPN
ESPN
7.7 FP
Sleeper
8.3 FP
FantasyPros
8.0 FP
Boosted Trees
11.1 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 12:30 PM ET / Nov 7, 12:30 PM 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.

WindowChig OkonkwoSam LaPorta
Next 3 weeks15.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected21.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule52.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected66.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1820.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected24.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekChig OkonkwoSam LaPorta
Week 94.9 FPvs LAR7.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 105.2 FPvs NYG6.7 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 115.5 FPvs CIN6.5 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 126.0 FPvs ARI6.9 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 135.7 FPvs TEN6.5 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 145.2 FPvs HOU7.2 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 155.3 FPvs ATL5.3 FPvs MIN
Week 163.9 FPvs MIN6.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection
Week 175.1 FPvs JAC6.8 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 185.9 FPvs DAL5.9 FPvs GB

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:46 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 Sam LaPorta versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta7.9projected FP
Trey McBride8.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Isaiah Likely7.9projected FP
Sam LaPorta7.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta7.9projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta7.9projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.9projected 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
T.J. Hockenson6.9projected FP
Travis Kelce7.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
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Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry5.1projected FP
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