Who should I pick up: Trey McBride or Tyler Higbee?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Trey McBride

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Trey McBride over Tyler Higbee: 8.3 versus 4.1 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

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Trey McBride

TE · ARI · vs SEA

Stats & schedule ›

8.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

99.9%rostered on ESPN-0.03 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Higbee

TE · LAR · vs WAS

Stats & schedule ›

4.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

14.0%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Trey McBride 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.

Trey McBride

Trey McBride projects for 8.3 Standard points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 11.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 99.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.3 FP
ESPN: 6.9 FP
Sleeper: 8.3 FP
FantasyPros: 7.6 FP
Boosted Trees: 10.7 FP

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

Tyler Higbee

Tyler Higbee projects for 4.1 Standard points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 1.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 14.0% 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: 4.1 FP
ESPN: 3.3 FP
Sleeper: 6.1 FP
FantasyPros: 4.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.4 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	Trey McBride	Tyler Higbee
Next 3 weeks	27.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	8.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	88.8 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	30.6 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	41.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	12.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Trey McBride	Tyler Higbee
Week 9	8.3 FPvs SEAHigher projection	4.1 FPvs WAS
Week 10	9.0 FPvs LARHigher projection	4.0 FPvs ARI
Week 11	9.7 FPvs KCHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	11.6 FPvs WASHigher projection	3.1 FPvs GB
Week 13	9.2 FPvs PHIHigher projection	3.4 FPvs KC
Week 14	BYE	3.2 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 15	10.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection	3.9 FPvs DAL
Week 16	10.3 FPvs NOHigher projection	2.8 FPvs SEA
Week 17	11.4 FPvs LVHigher projection	3.3 FPvs TB
Week 18	9.2 FPvs SFHigher projection	2.8 FPvs SEA

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:09 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 Trey McBride versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

Isaiah Likely8.4projected FP

Trey McBride8.3projected FP

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Trey McBride8.3projected FP

Sam LaPorta7.7projected FP

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Trey McBride8.3projected FP

Travis Kelce7.5projected FP

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Trey McBride8.3projected 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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