Who should I pick up: Dalton Kincaid or Mason Taylor?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Dalton Kincaid

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Dalton Kincaid over Mason Taylor: 5.7 versus 5.3 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 3, 11:01 AM ET · Standard

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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Dalton Kincaid

TE · BUF · vs MIN

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5.7FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

75.9%rostered on ESPN-0.06 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mason Taylor

TE · NYJ · vs KC

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5.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

12.0%rostered on ESPN-0.25 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Dalton Kincaid is the stronger immediate points option. Mason Taylor 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.

Dalton Kincaid

Dalton Kincaid projects for 5.7 Standard points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 9.2 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 75.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.06 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 5.7 FP
ESPN: 5.2 FP
Sleeper: 5.7 FP
FantasyPros: 5.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.3 FP

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

Mason Taylor

Mason Taylor projects for 5.3 Standard points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 8.5 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 12.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.25 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 5.3 FP
ESPN: 5.0 FP
Sleeper: 3.9 FP
FantasyPros: 4.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 3.0 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 10:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 10:30 AM 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	Dalton Kincaid	Mason Taylor
Next 3 weeks	20.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	16.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	69.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	50.9 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	28.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	22.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Dalton Kincaid	Mason Taylor
Week 9	5.7 FPvs MINHigher projection	5.3 FPvs KC
Week 10	7.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection	5.9 FPvs BUF
Week 11	7.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection	5.5 FPvs LAC
Week 12	7.1 FPvs KCHigher projection	6.6 FPvs MIA
Week 13	6.9 FPvs NEHigher projection	BYE
Week 14	6.3 FPvs GBHigher projection	5.4 FPvs DEN
Week 15	7.1 FPvs CHIHigher projection	6.3 FPvs ARI
Week 16	6.7 FPvs DENHigher projection	5.6 FPvs NE
Week 17	7.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection	4.6 FPvs MIN
Week 18	7.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection	5.8 FPvs BUF

Outlook updated Nov 3, 11:03 AM 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.

6.9 FP11.3 FP

George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
11.3
Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered
11.0
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
8.4
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
8.4
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.3% rostered
7.7

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