Who should I pick up: Jack Endries or James Mitchell?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

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James Mitchell has the higher Week 9 projection, but his availability needs checking. If he is cleared, he leads Jack Endries by 0.8 projected points. Recheck the latest status before spending a claim or dropping anyone.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 12:09 PM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jack Endries

TE · CIN · vs ATL

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1.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

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THE ALTERNATIVE

James Mitchell

TE · DAL · vs IND

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1.9FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

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0.0%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

This comparison needs more than the headline projection. James Mitchell 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.

Jack Endries

Jack Endries projects for 1.1 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 3.0 FP. He is rostered in 0.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 1.1 FP +0.3vs ESPN
ESPN: 0.8 FP
Sleeper: 0.1 FP
FantasyPros: 0.6 FP
Boosted Trees: 0.6 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

James Mitchell

James Mitchell projects for 1.9 Standard points against IND this week. His recent scoring average is 6.0 FP. He is rostered in 0.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 1.9 FP
Sleeper: 0.0 FP
FantasyPros: 1.3 FP

Roster data as of Nov 7, 8:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 8:30 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	Jack Endries	James Mitchell
Next 3 weeks	3.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	4.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	10.7 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	11.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 14 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	4.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	4.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Jack Endries	James Mitchell
Week 9	1.1 FPvs ATL	1.9 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 10	1.0 FPvs PIT	1.2 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 11	1.2 FPvs WAS	1.2 FPvs TEN
Week 12	1.1 FPvs NO	1.1 FPvs PHI
Week 13	1.0 FPvs CLE	1.1 FPvs SEAHigher projection
Week 14	1.1 FPvs KCHigher projection	BYE
Week 15	1.1 FPvs CAR	1.2 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 16	1.1 FPvs IND	1.2 FPvs JACHigher projection
Week 17	1.1 FPvs BAL	1.2 FPvs NYGHigher projection
Week 18	1.0 FPvs CLE	1.3 FPvs WASHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:15 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 FP11.7 FP

George KittleTE · 98.5% rostered
11.7
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
11.6
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
8.6
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.6% rostered
7.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.5% rostered
7.9

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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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