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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Colby Parkinson or Dallas Goedert?

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THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Dallas Goedert

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Dallas Goedert over Colby Parkinson: 5.6 versus 5.4 projected FP in Standard. Colby Parkinson also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 2:00 PM ET ยท Standard

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Dallas Goedert is the stronger immediate points option. Colby Parkinson 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.

Colby Parkinson

Colby Parkinson projects for 5.4 Standard points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 7.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 3.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
5.4 FP +1.1vs ESPN
ESPN
4.3 FP
Sleeper
4.3 FP
FantasyPros
4.5 FP
Boosted Trees
4.8 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Dallas Goedert

Dallas Goedert projects for 5.6 Standard points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 4.7 FP. He is rostered in 80.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.37 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
5.6 FP +1.2vs ESPN
ESPN
4.4 FP
Sleeper
6.3 FP
FantasyPros
5.7 FP
Boosted Trees
5.9 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 1:30 PM ET / Nov 7, 1:30 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.

WindowColby ParkinsonDallas Goedert
Next 3 weeks9.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed11.0 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule37.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed49.0 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1815.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected20.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekColby ParkinsonDallas Goedert
Week 95.4 FPvs WAS5.6 FPvs NYGHigher projection
Week 104.6 FPvs ARIHigher projectionBYE
Week 11BYE5.4 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 123.7 FPvs GB5.9 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 134.2 FPvs KC6.2 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 143.9 FPvs SF5.7 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 154.4 FPvs DAL4.6 FPvs SEAHigher projection
Week 163.5 FPvs SEA5.3 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 174.0 FPvs TB5.1 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 183.6 FPvs SEA5.4 FPvs NYGHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 2:11 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 Dallas Goedert versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Dallas Goedert5.6projected FP
Juwan Johnson4.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Dallas Goedert5.6projected FP
Pat FreiermuthBYEthis week
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TE ยท Week 9
Dallas Goedert5.6projected FP
Greg Dulcich5.9projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Dallas Goedert5.6projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.6.7projected FP
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