Who should I pick up: Colby Parkinson or Dalton Schultz?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

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Colby Parkinson has the higher Week 9 projection, but his availability needs checking. If he is cleared, he leads Dalton Schultz by 0.6 projected points. Recheck the latest status before spending a claim or dropping anyone.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 1:23 PM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Colby Parkinson

TE · LAR · vs WAS

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5.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

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4.6%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dalton Schultz

TE · HOU · vs LAC

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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.

This comparison needs more than the headline projection. 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 5.2 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 4.6% 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.

Fortified Fantasy: 5.2 FP
ESPN: 4.7 FP
Sleeper: 3.1 FP
FantasyPros: 4.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.8 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	Colby Parkinson	Dalton Schultz
Next 3 weeks	10.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	14.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	40.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	48.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	17.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	18.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Colby Parkinson	Dalton Schultz
Week 9	5.2 FPvs WASHigher projection	4.6 FPvs LAC
Week 10	5.1 FPvs ARIHigher projection	4.4 FPvs CLE
Week 11	BYE	5.2 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 12	4.2 FPvs GB	4.9 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 13	4.7 FPvs KCHigher projection	4.6 FPvs PIT
Week 14	4.3 FPvs SF	5.7 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 15	4.9 FPvs DALHigher projection	4.7 FPvs JAC
Week 16	3.9 FPvs SEA	4.5 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 17	4.4 FPvs TBHigher projection	4.2 FPvs GB
Week 18	4.0 FPvs SEA	5.3 FPvs TENHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 1:23 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
11.0
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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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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