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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Greg Dulcich or Tyler Warren?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tyler Warren

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tyler Warren over Greg Dulcich: 6.6 versus 6.0 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 4, 1:35 PM ET ยท Standard

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tyler Warren is the stronger immediate points option. Greg Dulcich 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.

Greg Dulcich

Greg Dulcich projects for 6.0 Standard points against DET this week. His recent scoring average is 6.5 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 2.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.43 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.0 FP
ESPN
5.3 FP
Sleeper
4.7 FP
FantasyPros
5.7 FP
Boosted Trees
4.4 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Tyler Warren

Tyler Warren projects for 6.6 Standard points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 1.8 FP. He is rostered in 96.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.09 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.6 FP
ESPN
6.9 FP
Sleeper
7.5 FP
FantasyPros
7.7 FP
Boosted Trees
7.1 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 4, 1:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 1:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowGreg DulcichTyler Warren
Next 3 weeks16.1 FP3/3 scheduled games projected18.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule50.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected50.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1819.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected21.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekGreg DulcichTyler Warren
Week 96.0 FPvs DET6.6 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 105.1 FPvs IND6.7 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 115.0 FPvs BUF5.2 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 125.1 FPvs NYJ5.5 FPvs NYGHigher projection
Week 134.8 FPvs DENHigher projectionBYE
Week 145.1 FPvs CHIHigher projection5.0 FPvs PHI
Week 154.4 FPvs GB5.8 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 164.9 FPvs LAC5.5 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 175.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection4.9 FPvs CLE
Week 184.9 FPvs NE5.2 FPvs JACHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 4, 1:37 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท 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 FP11.8 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    11.6
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.2% rostered
    11.4
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    8.6
  4. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 95.1% rostered
    8.1
  5. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.4% rostered
    8.0
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What about Tyler Warren versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry5.1projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft6.8projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson7.0projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta8.0projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
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More TE pickup decisions

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.

TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson7.0projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry5.1projected FP
T.J. Hockenson7.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor5.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson7.0projected FP
Travis Kelce7.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange6.2projected FP
Sam LaPorta8.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mark Andrews3.5projected FP
Mason Taylor5.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo4.7projected FP
Tyler Higbee3.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo4.7projected FP
Colby Parkinson5.2projected FP
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