THE ALTERNATIVE
Colby Parkinson
Stats & schedule ›5.3FF projected FP
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3.6%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Mike Gesicki
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Mike Gesicki over Colby Parkinson: 6.7 versus 5.3 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.
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Before you make the deal.
What could Mike Gesicki get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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Mike Gesicki
Stats & schedule ›6.7FF projected FP
26.0%rostered on ESPN+0.61 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Mike Gesicki 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 5.3 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
- 5.3 FP +1.0vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 4.3 FP
- Sleeper
- 4.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 4.4 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 4.8 FP
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Mike Gesicki
Mike Gesicki projects for 6.7 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 10.1 FP. He is rostered in 26.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.61 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 6.7 FP +1.3vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 5.4 FP
- Sleeper
- 7.0 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.0 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 5.4 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Colby Parkinson | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 9.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 21.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 37.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 68.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 15.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 26.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Colby Parkinson | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 5.3 FPvs WAS | 6.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 4.6 FPvs ARI | 6.7 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 11 | BYE | 7.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 3.7 FPvs GB | 7.1 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 4.2 FPvs KC | 6.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 3.9 FPvs SF | 6.8 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 4.4 FPvs DAL | 6.6 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 3.5 FPvs SEA | 6.9 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 4.0 FPvs TB | 6.7 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 3.6 FPvs SEA | 6.5 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
7.3 FP11.7 FP
George KittleTE · 98.5% rostered11.7
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered11.6
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered8.6
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.6% rostered7.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.5% rostered7.9
What about Mike Gesicki versus these pickups?
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