Who should I pick up: T.J. Hockenson or Travis Kelce?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Travis Kelce

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Travis Kelce over T.J. Hockenson: 7.5 versus 6.8 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, 4:06 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MIN · vs BUF

Stats & schedule ›

6.8FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

80.0%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Travis Kelce

TE · KC · vs NYJ

Stats & schedule ›

7.5FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

92.2%rostered on ESPN-0.09 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Travis Kelce is the stronger immediate points option. T.J. Hockenson 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.

T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson projects for 6.8 Standard points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 10.7 FP. He is rostered in 80.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 6.8 FP
ESPN: 6.0 FP
Sleeper: 5.8 FP
FantasyPros: 5.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.9 FP

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

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 92.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.09 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

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 3:30 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	T.J. Hockenson	Travis Kelce
Next 3 weeks	19.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	23.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	69.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	74.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	30.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	29.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	T.J. Hockenson	Travis Kelce
Week 9	6.8 FPvs BUF	7.5 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 10	5.9 FPvs GB	7.2 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 11	6.3 FPvs SF	8.3 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 12	6.7 FPvs ATL	7.5 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 13	6.8 FPvs CARHigher projection	6.7 FPvs LAR
Week 14	6.6 FPvs NE	7.5 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 15	8.1 FPvs DETHigher projection	7.3 FPvs NE
Week 16	8.0 FPvs WASHigher projection	7.0 FPvs SF
Week 17	6.9 FPvs NYJ	7.2 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 18	7.0 FPvs CHI	8.4 FPvs LVHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:10 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 · 97.9% rostered
11.3
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
11.0
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.7% rostered
8.4
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
8.3
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
7.7

What about Travis Kelce versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

Brock Bowers11.0projected FP

Travis Kelce7.5projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9

Pat FreiermuthBYEthis week

Travis Kelce7.5projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9

Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP

Travis Kelce7.5projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9

Travis Kelce7.5projected FP

Harold Fannin Jr.7.0projected FP

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Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

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