Who should I pick up: Isaiah Likely or T.J. Hockenson?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Isaiah Likely

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Isaiah Likely over T.J. Hockenson: 8.3 versus 6.8 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, 6:23 AM ET · Standard

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYG · vs PHI

Stats & schedule ›

8.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

94.6%rostered on ESPN-0.15 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MIN · vs BUF

Stats & schedule ›

6.8FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

79.9%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Isaiah Likely is the stronger immediate points option. T.J. Hockenson 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.

Isaiah Likely

Isaiah Likely projects for 8.3 Standard points against PHI this week. His recent scoring average is 9.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 94.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.15 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.3 FP
ESPN: 8.2 FP
Sleeper: 8.6 FP
FantasyPros: 8.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 9.8 FP

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

T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson projects for 6.8 Standard points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 10.7 FP. He is rostered in 79.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 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: 5.8 FP
FantasyPros: 5.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.9 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 5:30 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	Isaiah Likely	T.J. Hockenson
Next 3 weeks	26.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	19.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	85.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	69.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	35.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	30.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Isaiah Likely	T.J. Hockenson
Week 9	8.3 FPvs PHIHigher projection	6.8 FPvs BUF
Week 10	10.0 FPvs WASHigher projection	5.9 FPvs GB
Week 11	8.2 FPvs JACHigher projection	6.3 FPvs SF
Week 12	8.8 FPvs INDHigher projection	6.7 FPvs ATL
Week 13	7.8 FPvs SFHigher projection	6.8 FPvs CAR
Week 14	6.9 FPvs SEAHigher projection	6.6 FPvs NE
Week 15	8.0 FPvs CLE	8.1 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 16	10.1 FPvs DETHigher projection	8.0 FPvs WAS
Week 17	9.2 FPvs DALHigher projection	6.9 FPvs NYJ
Week 18	8.0 FPvs PHIHigher projection	7.0 FPvs CHI

Outlook updated Nov 3, 6:26 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

What about Isaiah Likely versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

Brock Bowers11.0projected FP

Isaiah Likely8.3projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9

Isaiah Likely8.3projected FP

Trey McBride8.3projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9

Isaiah Likely8.3projected FP

Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9

Isaiah Likely8.3projected FP

Travis Kelce7.5projected 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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