THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Sam LaPorta
Stats & schedule ›7.7FF projected FP
96.4%rostered on ESPN-0.14 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Sam LaPorta
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Sam LaPorta over Travis Kelce: 7.7 versus 7.5 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Travis Kelce
Stats & schedule ›7.5FF projected FP
92.1%rostered on ESPN-0.13 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Sam LaPorta is the stronger immediate points option. Travis Kelce 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.
Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta projects for 7.7 Standard points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 2.6 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 96.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.14 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 7.7 FP
- ESPN
- 7.7 FP
- Sleeper
- 7.8 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.3 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 11.1 FP
Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce projects for 7.5 Standard points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 5.5 FP. He is rostered in 92.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.13 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 7.5 FP
- ESPN
- 6.7 FP
- Sleeper
- 8.6 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.2 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.1 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Sam LaPorta | Travis Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 20.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 23.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 65.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 74.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 24.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 29.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Sam LaPorta | Travis Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 7.7 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 7.5 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 10 | 6.5 FPvs NE | 7.2 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 6.5 FPvs TB | 8.3 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 6.9 FPvs CHI | 7.5 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 6.5 FPvs ATL | 6.7 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 7.1 FPvs TEN | 7.5 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.3 FPvs MIN | 7.3 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 6.7 FPvs NYG | 7.0 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 6.8 FPvs CHI | 7.2 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.9 FPvs GB | 8.4 FPvs LVHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · TE
More options. The same scale.
6.9 FP11.3 FP
George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered11.3
Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered11.0
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered8.3
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered8.3- Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered7.7
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Tucker Kraft6.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Tucker Kraft6.6projected FP
Kyle Pitts Sr.6.5projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Kyle Pitts Sr.6.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
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