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 Devaughn Vele over Adonai Mitchell: 8.9 versus 8.2 projected FP in 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?
Devaughn Vele is the stronger immediate points option. Adonai Mitchell 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.
Adonai Mitchell projects for 8.2 PPR points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 13.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 11.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Devaughn Vele projects for 8.9 PPR points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 11.8 FP. He is rostered in 59.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.21 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 | Adonai Mitchell | Devaughn Vele |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 28.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 25.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 84.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 79.8 FP10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 38.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 30.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Adonai Mitchell | Devaughn Vele |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.2 FPvs KC | 8.9 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 10.3 FPvs BUFHigher projection | 8.3 FPvs CAR |
| Week 11 | 9.5 FPvs LACHigher projection | 8.7 FPvs CHI |
| Week 12 | 9.5 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 7.9 FPvs CIN |
| Week 13 | BYE | 7.7 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 8.9 FPvs DENHigher projection | 7.6 FPvs CAR |
| Week 15 | 10.1 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 7.4 FPvs TB |
| Week 16 | 9.5 FPvs NEHigher projection | 8.2 FPvs ARI |
| Week 17 | 8.2 FPvs MINHigher projection | 7.7 FPvs ATL |
| Week 18 | 10.2 FPvs BUFHigher projection | 7.5 FPvs TB |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





Makai Lemon8.9projected FP
Devaughn Vele8.9projected FP
Devaughn Vele8.9projected FP
Omar Cooper Jr.8.7projected FP
Devaughn Vele8.9projected FP
Khalil Shakir8.7projected FP
Devaughn Vele8.9projected FP
Courtland Sutton8.4projected FP
Puka Nacua23.8projected FP
CeeDee Lamb21.3projected FP
CeeDee Lamb21.3projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase20.5projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase20.5projected FP
Tee Higgins20.0projected FP
Tee Higgins20.0projected FP
Amon-Ra St. Brown19.2projected FP
Amon-Ra St. Brown19.2projected FP
Justin Jefferson17.5projected FP
Justin Jefferson17.5projected FP
Zay Flowers15.9projected FP
Zay Flowers15.9projected FP
Rashee Rice14.3projected FP
Rashee Rice14.3projected FP
Jameson Williams13.9projected FP