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 Nate Adkins over Eli Stowers: 2.1 versus 1.8 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

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What could Nate Adkins get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Nate Adkins is the stronger immediate points option. Nate Adkins 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.
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.
Nate Adkins projects for 2.1 Half-PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 2.5 FP. He is rostered in 0.0% 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 | Eli Stowers | Nate Adkins |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 3.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 3.7 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 15.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 14.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 6.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 5.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Eli Stowers | Nate Adkins |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 1.8 FPvs NYG | 2.1 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | BYE |
| Week 11 | 1.7 FPvs PITHigher projection | 1.6 FPvs LV |
| Week 12 | 1.8 FPvs DALHigher projection | 1.4 FPvs PIT |
| Week 13 | 1.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 1.7 FPvs MIA |
| Week 14 | 1.7 FPvs INDHigher projection | 1.5 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 15 | 1.5 FPvs SEA | 1.6 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 1.6 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 1.5 FPvs BUF |
| Week 17 | 1.6 FPvs SFHigher projection | 1.4 FPvs NE |
| Week 18 | 1.7 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 1.4 FPvs LAC |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Brevyn Spann-Ford3.3projected FP
Nate Adkins2.1projected FP
Nate Adkins2.1projected FP
James Mitchell2.0projected FP
Nate Adkins2.1projected FP
Adam Trautman1.2projected FP
Nate Adkins2.1projected FP
Jack Endries1.2projected FP
Dallas Goedert7.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
Eli Raridon5.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
Juwan Johnson5.9projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Travis Kelce9.9projected FP
Brock Bowers15.2projected FP
George Kittle14.6projected FP
George Kittle14.6projected FP
Trey McBride12.0projected FP
Trey McBride12.0projected FP
Sam LaPorta10.2projected FP
Sam LaPorta10.2projected FP
Isaiah Likely10.0projected FP