THIS-WEEK PICKUP

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 Jaylen Waddle over Michael Wilson: 9.2 versus 9.0 projected FP in Half-PPR. Michael Wilson also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

THE ALTERNATIVE

Check availability before adding
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Jaylen Waddle is the stronger immediate points option. Jaylen Waddle 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.
Jaylen Waddle projects for 9.2 Half-PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 8.2 FP. He is rostered in 85.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Michael Wilson projects for 9.0 Half-PPR points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 12.2 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 89.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Jaylen Waddle | Michael Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 19.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 30.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 91.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 105.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 41.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 48.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Jaylen Waddle | Michael Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 9.2 FPvs CARHigher projection | 9.0 FPvs SEA |
| Week 10 | BYE | 11.2 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 10.8 FPvs LVHigher projection | 10.2 FPvs KC |
| Week 12 | 9.9 FPvs PIT | 13.3 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 10.3 FPvs MIA | 12.9 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 10.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 15 | 10.7 FPvs LV | 12.4 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 10.8 FPvs BUF | 12.4 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 9.7 FPvs NE | 13.2 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 10.0 FPvs LAC | 10.9 FPvs SFHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





Stefon Diggs9.6projected FP
Jaylen Waddle9.2projected FP
Jaylen Waddle9.2projected FP
Ladd McConkey9.1projected FP
Jaylen Waddle9.2projected FP
Caleb Douglas8.9projected FP
Jaylen Waddle9.2projected FP
Malik Washington8.8projected FP
Puka Nacua19.9projected FP
CeeDee Lamb17.6projected FP
CeeDee Lamb17.6projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase17.1projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase17.1projected FP
Tee Higgins16.7projected FP
Tee Higgins16.7projected FP
Amon-Ra St. Brown15.8projected FP
Amon-Ra St. Brown15.8projected FP
Justin Jefferson14.6projected FP
Justin Jefferson14.6projected FP
Zay Flowers13.0projected FP
Zay Flowers13.0projected FP
Mike Evans12.3projected FP
Mike Evans12.3projected FP
Nico Collins11.8projected FP