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 Omar Cooper Jr. over Khalil Shakir: 7.1 versus 6.9 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Omar Cooper Jr. is the stronger immediate points option. Khalil Shakir 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.
Khalil Shakir projects for 6.9 Half-PPR points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 10.2 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 60.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Omar Cooper Jr. projects for 7.1 Half-PPR points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 13.1 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 69.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.25 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 | Khalil Shakir | Omar Cooper Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 22.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 25.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 77.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 77.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 31.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 34.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Khalil Shakir | Omar Cooper Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.9 FPvs MIN | 7.1 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 8.1 FPvs NYJ | 9.5 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 8.0 FPvs MIA | 8.7 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 7.1 FPvs KC | 8.7 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 7.9 FPvs NEHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 8.0 FPvs GB | 8.1 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 8.3 FPvs CHI | 9.2 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 7.5 FPvs DEN | 8.7 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 8.0 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 7.6 FPvs MIN |
| Week 18 | 8.1 FPvs NYJ | 9.5 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





Devaughn Vele7.3projected FP
Omar Cooper Jr.7.1projected FP
Omar Cooper Jr.7.1projected FP
Courtland Sutton6.9projected FP
Omar Cooper Jr.7.1projected FP
Treylon Burks6.8projected FP
Omar Cooper Jr.7.1projected FP
Adonai Mitchell6.7projected 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