THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
The displayed FF scores are tied. Mike Washington Jr. gets the tiebreaker: FF is -0.2 FP versus ESPN, compared with -2.8 for Elijah Mitchell. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Mike Washington Jr. is the stronger immediate points option. Elijah Mitchell is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a RB 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.
Elijah Mitchell projects for 6.6 Half-PPR points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 5.3 FP. He is rostered in 9.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 6.63 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Mike Washington Jr. projects for 6.6 Half-PPR points against SF this week. His recent scoring average is 5.5 FP. He is rostered in 25.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 8.38 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 | Elijah Mitchell | Mike Washington Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 9.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 18.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 32.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 59.1 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 12.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 26.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Elijah Mitchell | Mike Washington Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.6 FPvs NYG | 6.6 FPvs SF |
| Week 10 | BYE | 6.0 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 2.9 FPvs PIT | 6.2 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 3.7 FPvs DAL | 6.6 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 3.4 FPvs ARIHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 3.6 FPvs IND | 7.1 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 2.9 FPvs SEA | 6.5 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 3.3 FPvs HOU | 7.3 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 2.8 FPvs SF | 7.0 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 3.3 FPvs NYG | 5.9 FPvs KCHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Mike Washington Jr.6.6projected FP
Ty Johnson4.1projected FP
Jordan Mason7.8projected FP
Mike Washington Jr.6.6projected FP
Mike Washington Jr.6.6projected FP
Devin Singletary6.5projected FP
Mike Washington Jr.6.6projected FP
Kenny Gainwell6.2projected FP
Emanuel Wilson3.1projected FP
Rico DowdleBYEthis week
Blake Corum9.0projected FP
Rachaad White10.1projected FP
Dylan Sampson7.9projected FP
Kimani Vidal6.1projected FP
Braelon Allen10.3projected FP
Rachaad White10.1projected FP
Braelon Allen10.3projected FP
Jordan Mason7.8projected FP
Bhayshul Tuten15.3projected FP
Chase Brown13.9projected FP
Bijan Robinson18.2projected FP
Kenneth Walker III20.5projected FP
Kimani Vidal6.1projected FP
Samaje Perine5.4projected FP