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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Hunter Henry 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 Hunter Henry: 6.3 versus 5.2 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 3, 10:12 AM ET ยท Standard

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tyler Warren 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 5.2 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 72.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.51 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 ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Tyler Warren

Tyler Warren projects for 6.3 Standard points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 1.8 FP. He is rostered in 96.5% 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
6.3 FP
ESPN
6.9 FP
Sleeper
7.0 FP
FantasyPros
6.9 FP
Boosted Trees
7.1 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 9:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 9:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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 HenryTyler Warren
Next 3 weeks12.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed18.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule54.6 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed50.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1825.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected21.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekHunter HenryTyler Warren
Week 95.2 FPvs GB6.3 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 107.2 FPvs DETHigher projection6.7 FPvs MIA
Week 11BYE5.2 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 125.8 FPvs LACHigher projection5.5 FPvs NYG
Week 136.3 FPvs BUFHigher projectionBYE
Week 144.9 FPvs MIN5.0 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 156.0 FPvs KCHigher projection5.8 FPvs TEN
Week 166.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection5.5 FPvs CIN
Week 175.7 FPvs DENHigher projection4.9 FPvs CLE
Week 187.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection5.2 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Nov 3, 10:14 AM 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.

6.9 FP11.3 FP
  1. George KittleTE ยท 97.8% rostered
    11.3
  2. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    11.0
  3. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 94.6% rostered
    8.4
  4. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    8.3
  5. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.4% rostered
    7.7
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What about Tyler Warren versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft6.6projected FP
Tyler Warren6.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP
Tyler Warren6.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson6.8projected FP
Tyler Warren6.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mike Gesicki6.4projected FP
Tyler Warren6.3projected 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. Hockenson6.8projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry5.2projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor5.3projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson6.8projected FP
Travis Kelce7.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange6.2projected FP
Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Chig Okonkwo4.5projected FP
Tyler Higbee4.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Colby Parkinson5.2projected FP
Tyler Higbee4.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Cade Otton3.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.4projected FP
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