Who should I pick up: Mike Gesicki or Tyler Warren?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Mike Gesicki

The displayed FF scores are tied. Mike Gesicki gets the tiebreaker: FF is +1.0 FP versus ESPN, compared with -0.5 for Tyler Warren. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 5:53 AM ET · Standard

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

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

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Warren

TE · IND · vs DAL

Stats & schedule ›

6.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

96.5%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

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.

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

Tyler Warren

Tyler Warren projects for 6.4 Standard points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 1.8 FP. He is rostered in 96.5% 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: 6.4 FP
ESPN: 6.9 FP
Sleeper: 7.2 FP
FantasyPros: 6.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 7.1 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	Tyler Warren
Next 3 weeks	19.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	18.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	64.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	50.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	25.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	21.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Mike Gesicki	Tyler Warren
Week 9	6.4 FPvs ATL	6.4 FPvs DAL
Week 10	6.3 FPvs PIT	6.7 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 11	7.2 FPvs WASHigher projection	5.2 FPvs HOU
Week 12	6.7 FPvs NOHigher projection	5.5 FPvs NYG
Week 13	6.1 FPvs CLEHigher projection	BYE
Week 14	6.5 FPvs KCHigher projection	5.0 FPvs PHI
Week 15	6.3 FPvs CARHigher projection	5.8 FPvs TEN
Week 16	6.5 FPvs INDHigher projection	5.5 FPvs CIN
Week 17	6.4 FPvs BALHigher projection	4.9 FPvs CLE
Week 18	6.2 FPvs CLEHigher projection	5.2 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:58 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

What about Mike Gesicki versus these pickups?

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Mason Taylor5.3projected FP

Mike Gesicki6.4projected FP

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Greg Dulcich5.8projected FP

Mike Gesicki6.4projected FP

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Michael Mayer4.3projected FP

Mike Gesicki6.4projected FP

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Kyle Pitts Sr.6.5projected FP

Mike Gesicki6.4projected FP

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