THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Eli Stowers over Adam Trautman: 1.8 versus 1.2 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

FORTIFIED FANTASY ยท TRADE DEADLINE
What could Eli Stowers get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Eli Stowers is the stronger immediate points option. Adam Trautman 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.
Adam Trautman projects for 1.2 Half-PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 1.3 FP. He is rostered in 0.1% 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.
Eli Stowers projects for 1.8 Half-PPR points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 3.4 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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Adam Trautman | Eli Stowers |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 2.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 3.5 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 12.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 15.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 5.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 6.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Adam Trautman | Eli Stowers |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 1.2 FPvs CAR | 1.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | BYE |
| Week 11 | 1.5 FPvs LV | 1.7 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 1.3 FPvs PIT | 1.8 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 1.6 FPvs MIA | 1.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 1.3 FPvs NYJ | 1.7 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 1.5 FPvs LV | 1.5 FPvs SEA |
| Week 16 | 1.3 FPvs BUF | 1.6 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 1.3 FPvs NE | 1.6 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 1.3 FPvs LAC | 1.7 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





James Mitchell2.0projected FP
Eli Stowers1.8projected FP
Eli Stowers1.8projected FP
Nate Adkins2.1projected FP
Eli Stowers1.8projected FP
Jack Endries1.2projected FP
Eli Stowers1.8projected FP
Brevyn Spann-Ford3.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Tucker Kraft9.0projected FP
Tucker Kraft9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
Greg Dulcich7.9projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
Hunter Henry6.7projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Travis Kelce9.9projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
Mason Taylor7.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
Hunter Henry6.7projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP