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 Treylon Burks over Makai Lemon: 6.8 versus 6.6 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?
Treylon Burks is the stronger immediate points option. Treylon Burks 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.
Makai Lemon projects for 6.6 Half-PPR points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 9.4 FP. He is rostered in 51.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Treylon Burks projects for 6.8 Half-PPR points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 9.1 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 6.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 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 | Makai Lemon | Treylon Burks |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 20.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 49.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 69.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 20.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 27.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Makai Lemon | Treylon Burks |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.6 FPvs NYG | 6.8 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | 6.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.3 FPvs PIT | 6.9 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 6.0 FPvs DAL | 7.2 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 5.7 FPvs ARI | 7.7 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.4 FPvs IND | 7.3 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 4.4 FPvs SEA | 6.8 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.6 FPvs HOU | 5.8 FPvs MINHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 4.9 FPvs SF | 6.9 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.3 FPvs NYG | 7.7 FPvs DALHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





Khalil Shakir6.9projected FP
Treylon Burks6.8projected FP
Treylon Burks6.8projected FP
Adonai Mitchell6.7projected FP
Treylon Burks6.8projected FP
Courtland Sutton6.9projected FP
Treylon Burks6.8projected FP
Jahan Dotson6.5projected 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