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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Noah Gray or Oronde Gadsden II?

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THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Oronde Gadsden II

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Oronde Gadsden II over Noah Gray: 3.1 versus 3.0 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 6, 5:37 PM ET ยท Standard

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Oronde Gadsden II is the stronger immediate points option. Noah Gray 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.

Noah Gray

Noah Gray projects for 3.0 Standard points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 5.7 FP. He is rostered in 0.3% 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.

FF projection
3.0 FP +0.7vs ESPN
ESPN
2.3 FP
Sleeper
2.6 FP
FantasyPros
2.4 FP
Boosted Trees
2.2 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Oronde Gadsden II

Oronde Gadsden II projects for 3.1 Standard points against HOU this week. His recent scoring average is 3.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 1.6% 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.

FF projection
3.1 FP -0.5vs ESPN
ESPN
3.6 FP
Sleeper
2.7 FP
FantasyPros
3.2 FP
Boosted Trees
3.1 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 6, 5:30 PM ET / Nov 6, 5:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowNoah GrayOronde Gadsden II
Next 3 weeks9.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected9.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule30.7 FP10/10 scheduled games projected32.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1812.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected13.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekNoah GrayOronde Gadsden II
Week 93.0 FPvs NYJ3.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 103.0 FPvs ATL3.2 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 113.4 FPvs ARI3.4 FPvs NYJ
Week 123.1 FPvs BUF3.3 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 132.8 FPvs LAR2.8 FPvs TB
Week 143.1 FPvs CIN3.8 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 153.0 FPvs NE3.0 FPvs SF
Week 162.9 FPvs SF3.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 173.0 FPvs LAC3.2 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 183.5 FPvs LVHigher projection2.9 FPvs DEN

Outlook updated Nov 6, 5:42 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

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.

7.3 FP11.7 FP
  1. George KittleTE ยท 98.5% rostered
    11.6
  2. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    11.6
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    8.6
  4. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.5% rostered
    7.9
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 95.5% rostered
    7.9
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What about Oronde Gadsden II versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Cade Otton3.3projected FP
Oronde Gadsden II3.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Oronde Gadsden II3.1projected FP
Tommy Tremble3.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Oronde Gadsden II3.1projected FP
Tyler Higbee3.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Oronde Gadsden II3.1projected FP
Jake Ferguson3.4projected FP
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