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 Trey McBride over Chig Okonkwo: 12.0 versus 6.7 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 Trey McBride get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
Browse deadline trades โTHE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Trey McBride is the stronger immediate points option. Chig Okonkwo 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.
Chig Okonkwo projects for 6.7 Half-PPR points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 6.3 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 13.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.16 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Trey McBride projects for 12.0 Half-PPR points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 15.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 99.9% 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 | Chig Okonkwo | Trey McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 21.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 38.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 72.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 125.6 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 27.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 58.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Chig Okonkwo | Trey McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.7 FPvs LAR | 12.0 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.2 FPvs NYG | 13.0 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 7.5 FPvs CIN | 13.7 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 8.0 FPvs ARI | 16.1 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 7.8 FPvs TEN | 12.6 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 7.2 FPvs HOUHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 15 | 7.2 FPvs ATL | 14.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.6 FPvs MIN | 14.9 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 7.1 FPvs JAC | 16.0 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 8.0 FPvs DAL | 13.1 FPvs SFHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Sam LaPorta10.2projected FP
Trey McBride12.0projected FP
Trey McBride12.0projected FP
Tyler Higbee5.6projected FP
George Kittle14.6projected FP
Trey McBride12.0projected FP
Trey McBride12.0projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.0projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Tucker Kraft9.0projected FP
Hunter Henry6.7projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Tucker Kraft9.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
Greg Dulcich7.9projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected 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