THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Mike Gesicki
Stats & schedule ›5.4FF projected FP
14.8%rostered on ESPN+0.63 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Mike Gesicki or Tyler Higbee?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Mike Gesicki
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Mike Gesicki over Tyler Higbee: 5.4 versus 4.6 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Tyler Higbee
Stats & schedule ›4.6FF projected FP
13.2%rostered on ESPN-0.99 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Mike Gesicki is the stronger immediate points option. Tyler Higbee 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 5.4 Standard points against TEN this week. His recent scoring average is 6.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 14.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.63 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 5.4 FP
- ESPN
- 5.5 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.6 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.6 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 4.4 FP
- Workload
- 3.7 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 3.6 FP
Tyler Higbee
Tyler Higbee projects for 4.6 Standard points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 3.3 FP. He is rostered in 13.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.99 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 4.6 FP
- ESPN
- 3.6 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.1 FP
- FantasyPros
- 4.8 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 4.3 FP
- Workload
- 4.6 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 4.9 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Mike Gesicki | Tyler Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 16.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 14.8 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 58.6 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected | 44.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Weeks 15–18 | 20.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 16.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Mike Gesicki | Tyler Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.4 FPvs TENHigher projection | 4.6 FPvs LAC |
| Week 9 | 5.4 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 5.2 FPvs WAS |
| Week 10 | 5.2 FPvs PITHigher projection | 5.1 FPvs ARI |
| Week 11 | 6.1 FPvs WASHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 5.5 FPvs NOHigher projection | 4.1 FPvs GB |
| Week 13 | 5.0 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 4.4 FPvs KC |
| Week 14 | 5.3 FPvs KCHigher projection | 4.2 FPvs SF |
| Week 15 | 5.1 FPvs CARHigher projection | 4.9 FPvs DAL |
| Week 16 | 5.3 FPvs INDHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs SEA |
| Week 17 | 5.3 FPvs BALHigher projection | 4.5 FPvs TB |
| Week 18 | 5.1 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 3.8 FPvs SEA |
PICKUP RANKINGS · TE
More options. The same scale.
4.3 FP7.9 FP
Brenton StrangeTE · 48.2% rostered7.2
Chig OkonkwoTE · 13.8% rostered6.0
Mason TaylorTE · 10.7% rostered5.3
Pat FreiermuthTE · 49.8% rostered4.9- Tyler HigbeeTE · 13.2% rostered4.7
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Michael Mayer4.1projected FPMike Gesicki5.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FPMike Gesicki5.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
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Jake Ferguson4.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
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