THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up T.J. Hockenson over Kyle Pitts Sr.: 6.9 versus 6.7 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

FORTIFIED FANTASY ยท TRADE DEADLINE
What could T.J. Hockenson get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
T.J. Hockenson 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.
Kyle Pitts Sr. projects for 6.7 Standard points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 8.9 FP. He is rostered in 84.8% 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.
T.J. Hockenson projects for 6.9 Standard points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 10.7 FP. He is rostered in 81.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Kyle Pitts Sr. | T.J. Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 13.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 19.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 60.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 69.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 27.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 30.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Kyle Pitts Sr. | T.J. Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.7 FPvs CIN | 6.9 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 6.9 FPvs KCHigher projection | 5.9 FPvs GB |
| Week 11 | BYE | 6.4 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.3 FPvs MIN | 6.8 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 7.7 FPvs DETHigher projection | 6.8 FPvs CAR |
| Week 14 | 6.3 FPvs CLE | 6.7 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 7.4 FPvs WAS | 8.2 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 6.4 FPvs TB | 8.1 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 7.0 FPvs NO | 7.0 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 18 | 6.6 FPvs CAR | 7.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





T.J. Hockenson6.9projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.7projected FP
Hunter Henry5.1projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.9projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.9projected FP
Travis Kelce7.6projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.9projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.7projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
Greg Dulcich5.9projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
Mason Taylor5.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
Hunter Henry5.1projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
Cade Otton3.4projected FP
Chig Okonkwo4.9projected FP
Chig Okonkwo4.9projected FP
Tyler Higbee4.0projected FP
Sam LaPorta7.9projected FP
Trey McBride8.6projected FP