Who should I pick up: Brian Thomas Jr. or Marvin Mims Jr.?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Brian Thomas Jr.

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Brian Thomas Jr. over Marvin Mims Jr.: 4.1 versus 3.9 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 4:21 AM ET · Half-PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Brian Thomas Jr.

WR · JAC · vs BAL

Stats & schedule ›

4.1FF projected FP

Nov 5, 8:15 PM ET

39.8%rostered on ESPN-0.03 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Marvin Mims Jr.

WR · DEN · vs CAR

Stats & schedule ›

3.9FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

0.7%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Brian Thomas Jr. is the stronger immediate points option. Marvin Mims Jr. is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a WR 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.

Brian Thomas Jr.

Brian Thomas Jr. projects for 4.1 Half-PPR points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 3.9 FP. He is rostered in 39.8% 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: 4.1 FP
ESPN: 5.8 FP
Sleeper: 2.7 FP
FantasyPros: 4.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.4 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Marvin Mims Jr.

Marvin Mims Jr. projects for 3.9 Half-PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 4.3 FP. He is rostered in 0.7% 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.

Fortified Fantasy: 3.9 FP
ESPN: 4.9 FP
Sleeper: 3.2 FP
FantasyPros: 3.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 3.9 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET / Nov 2, 11:30 PM 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	Brian Thomas Jr.	Marvin Mims Jr.
Next 3 weeks	13.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	8.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	44.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	38.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	18.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	17.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brian Thomas Jr.	Marvin Mims Jr.
Week 9	4.1 FPvs BALHigher projection	3.9 FPvs CAR
Week 10	4.9 FPvs TENHigher projection	BYE
Week 11	4.2 FPvs NYG	4.6 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 12	4.9 FPvs TENHigher projection	4.1 FPvs PIT
Week 13	4.3 FPvs CHI	4.3 FPvs MIA
Week 14	4.1 FPvs PIT	4.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 15	4.5 FPvs HOU	4.5 FPvs LV
Week 16	4.8 FPvs DALHigher projection	4.6 FPvs BUF
Week 17	4.5 FPvs WASHigher projection	4.1 FPvs NE
Week 18	4.3 FPvs INDHigher projection	4.2 FPvs LAC

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:21 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · WR

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.

13.1 FP19.9 FP

Puka NacuaWR · 99.9% rostered
19.9
CeeDee LambWR · 99.9% rostered
17.6
Ja'Marr ChaseWR · 99.9% rostered
17.1
Tee HigginsWR · 97.4% rostered
16.7
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 99.9% rostered
15.8

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Brian Thomas Jr.4.1projected FP

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