Who should I pick up: Mike Gesicki or Tucker Kraft?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Tucker Kraft

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tucker Kraft over Mike Gesicki: 6.6 versus 6.4 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, 5:37 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mike Gesicki

TE · CIN · vs ATL

Stats & schedule ›

6.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

15.1%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Tucker Kraft

TE · GB · vs NE

Stats & schedule ›

6.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

92.2%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Tucker Kraft 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.

Mike Gesicki

Mike Gesicki projects for 6.4 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 10.1 FP. He is rostered in 15.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 6.4 FP
ESPN: 5.4 FP
Sleeper: 6.0 FP
FantasyPros: 5.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.4 FP

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

Tucker Kraft

Tucker Kraft projects for 6.6 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 8.6 FP. He is rostered in 92.2% 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: 6.6 FP
ESPN: 6.0 FP
Sleeper: 6.2 FP
FantasyPros: 6.2 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.9 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 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	Mike Gesicki	Tucker Kraft
Next 3 weeks	19.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	12.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	64.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	62.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	25.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	29.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Mike Gesicki	Tucker Kraft
Week 9	6.4 FPvs ATL	6.6 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 10	6.3 FPvs PITHigher projection	5.6 FPvs MIN
Week 11	7.2 FPvs WASHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	6.7 FPvs NOHigher projection	6.3 FPvs LAR
Week 13	6.1 FPvs CLE	7.1 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 14	6.5 FPvs KC	6.9 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 15	6.3 FPvs CAR	8.0 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 16	6.5 FPvs IND	6.9 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 17	6.4 FPvs BAL	6.6 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 18	6.2 FPvs CLE	8.0 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:43 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

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