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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Hunter Henry or Tucker Kraft?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tucker Kraft

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tucker Kraft over Hunter Henry: 6.8 versus 5.3 projected FP in Standard. Hunter Henry also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 4, 12:02 PM ET ยท Standard

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tucker Kraft is the stronger immediate points option. Hunter Henry 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.

Hunter Henry

Hunter Henry projects for 5.3 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 67.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 5.02 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
5.3 FP
ESPN
5.8 FP
Sleeper
5.6 FP
FantasyPros
6.0 FP
Boosted Trees
4.6 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Tucker Kraft

Tucker Kraft projects for 6.8 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 8.6 FP. He is rostered in 92.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.26 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.8 FP
ESPN
6.0 FP
Sleeper
6.9 FP
FantasyPros
7.0 FP
Boosted Trees
5.9 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 4, 11:30 AM ET / Nov 4, 11:30 AM 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.

WindowHunter HenryTucker Kraft
Next 3 weeks12.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed12.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule54.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed62.1 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1825.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected29.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekHunter HenryTucker Kraft
Week 95.3 FPvs GB6.8 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 107.2 FPvs DETHigher projection5.6 FPvs MIN
Week 11BYEBYE
Week 125.8 FPvs LAC6.3 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 136.3 FPvs BUF7.1 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 144.9 FPvs MIN6.9 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 156.0 FPvs KC8.0 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 166.1 FPvs NYJ6.8 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 175.7 FPvs DEN6.6 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 187.3 FPvs MIA8.0 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 4, 12:08 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. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.4% rostered
    8.0
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 95.0% rostered
    8.0
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What about Tucker Kraft versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson7.0projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.8projected 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
Travis Kelce7.7projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft6.8projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected 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
Hunter Henry5.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson7.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor5.4projected 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 Taylor5.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry5.3projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected 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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