Who should I pick up: Dalton Kincaid 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 Dalton Kincaid: 6.4 versus 5.7 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, 9:29 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dalton Kincaid

TE · BUF · vs MIN

Stats & schedule ›

5.7FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

75.9%rostered on ESPN-0.06 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Mike Gesicki

TE · CIN · vs ATL

Stats & schedule ›

6.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

Planning a bid? Mike Gesicki FAAB guide ↗

15.1%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Mike Gesicki is the stronger immediate points option. Mike Gesicki 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: 5.8 FP
FantasyPros: 5.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.3 FP

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

Mike Gesicki

Mike Gesicki projects for 6.4 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 10.1 FP. He is rostered in 15.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 6.4 FP
ESPN: 5.4 FP
Sleeper: 6.0 FP
FantasyPros: 5.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.4 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 8:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 8:30 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	Mike Gesicki
Next 3 weeks	20.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	19.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	69.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	64.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	28.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	25.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Dalton Kincaid	Mike Gesicki
Week 9	5.7 FPvs MIN	6.4 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 10	7.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection	6.3 FPvs PIT
Week 11	7.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection	7.2 FPvs WAS
Week 12	7.1 FPvs KCHigher projection	6.7 FPvs NO
Week 13	6.9 FPvs NEHigher projection	6.1 FPvs CLE
Week 14	6.3 FPvs GB	6.5 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 15	7.1 FPvs CHIHigher projection	6.3 FPvs CAR
Week 16	6.7 FPvs DENHigher projection	6.5 FPvs IND
Week 17	7.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection	6.4 FPvs BAL
Week 18	7.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection	6.2 FPvs CLE

Outlook updated Nov 3, 9:30 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · TE

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
8.3
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
8.3
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
7.7

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Mike Gesicki6.4projected FP

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Mike Gesicki6.4projected 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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