Who should I pick up: Isaiah Likely or Tucker Kraft?

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 Tucker Kraft: 8.0 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 4, 2:33 PM ET · Standard

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYG · vs PHI

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8.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

95.1%rostered on ESPN+0.45 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tucker Kraft

TE · GB · vs NE

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6.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

92.5%rostered on ESPN+0.26 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Isaiah Likely is the stronger immediate points option. Tucker Kraft 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 8.0 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 95.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.45 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.0 FP
ESPN: 8.2 FP
Sleeper: 7.4 FP
FantasyPros: 8.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 9.8 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · 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: 6.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.9 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 4, 2:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 2:30 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	Isaiah Likely	Tucker Kraft
Next 3 weeks	26.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	12.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	85.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	62.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	35.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	29.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Isaiah Likely	Tucker Kraft
Week 9	8.0 FPvs PHIHigher projection	6.8 FPvs NE
Week 10	10.0 FPvs WASHigher projection	5.6 FPvs MIN
Week 11	8.2 FPvs JACHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	8.8 FPvs INDHigher projection	6.3 FPvs LAR
Week 13	7.8 FPvs SFHigher projection	7.1 FPvs NO
Week 14	7.0 FPvs SEAHigher projection	6.9 FPvs BUF
Week 15	8.0 FPvs CLE	8.0 FPvs MIA
Week 16	10.1 FPvs DETHigher projection	6.8 FPvs CHI
Week 17	9.2 FPvs DALHigher projection	6.6 FPvs HOU
Week 18	8.0 FPvs PHI	8.0 FPvs DET

Outlook updated Nov 4, 2:37 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 FP11.8 FP

Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
11.6
George KittleTE · 98.2% rostered
11.4
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
8.6
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
8.0
Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.1% rostered
8.0

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What about Isaiah Likely versus these pickups?

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Isaiah Likely8.0projected FP

Sam LaPorta8.0projected FP

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Trey McBride8.6projected FP

Isaiah Likely8.0projected FP

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Isaiah Likely8.0projected FP

Travis Kelce7.7projected FP

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Isaiah Likely8.0projected FP

Harold Fannin Jr.7.4projected FP

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