Who should I pick up: Dalton Schultz or Hunter Henry?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

Check availability before adding

Hunter Henry 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, 2:12 PM ET · Standard

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

THE ALTERNATIVE

Hunter Henry

TE · NE · vs GB

Stats & schedule ›

5.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

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72.3%rostered on ESPN-0.82 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

This comparison needs more than the headline projection. Dalton Schultz 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 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

Hunter Henry

Hunter Henry projects for 5.2 Standard points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 7.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 72.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.82 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: 5.8 FP
Sleeper: 5.6 FP
FantasyPros: 5.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.6 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 1:30 PM ET / Nov 3, 1:30 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	Dalton Schultz	Hunter Henry
Next 3 weeks	14.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	12.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	48.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	54.6 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	18.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	25.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Dalton Schultz	Hunter Henry
Week 9	4.6 FPvs LAC	5.2 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 10	4.4 FPvs CLE	7.2 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 11	5.2 FPvs INDHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	4.9 FPvs BAL	5.8 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 13	4.6 FPvs PIT	6.3 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 14	5.7 FPvs WASHigher projection	4.9 FPvs MIN
Week 15	4.7 FPvs JAC	6.0 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 16	4.5 FPvs PHI	6.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 17	4.2 FPvs GB	5.7 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 18	5.3 FPvs TEN	7.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 2:12 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
11.1
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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