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 Mike Gesicki over Mark Andrews: 6.7 versus 3.5 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Mike Gesicki is the stronger immediate points option. Mike Gesicki 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.
Mark Andrews projects for 3.5 Standard points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 1.4 FP. He is rostered in 63.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 3.35 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Mike Gesicki projects for 6.7 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 10.1 FP. He is rostered in 21.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 6.01 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 | Mark Andrews | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 10.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 20.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 29.6 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed | 64.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 13.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 25.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Mark Andrews | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 3.5 FPvs JAC | 6.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 3.3 FPvs LAC | 6.3 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 3.3 FPvs CAR | 7.2 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 3.2 FPvs HOU | 6.7 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 13 | BYE | 6.1 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 3.2 FPvs TB | 6.5 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 3.3 FPvs PIT | 6.3 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 3.2 FPvs CLE | 6.5 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 3.4 FPvs CIN | 6.4 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 3.3 FPvs PIT | 6.2 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Mason Taylor5.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
Cade Otton3.3projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
Greg Dulcich6.0projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.6.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
T.J. Hockenson7.0projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.8projected FP
Hunter Henry5.1projected FP
T.J. Hockenson7.0projected FP
T.J. Hockenson7.0projected FP
Travis Kelce7.7projected FP
Brenton Strange6.2projected FP
Sam LaPorta8.0projected FP
Mark Andrews3.5projected FP
Mason Taylor5.5projected FP
Hunter Henry5.1projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.8projected FP
Tyler Warren6.6projected FP
Chig Okonkwo4.7projected FP
Tyler Higbee3.7projected FP