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 Kevin Coleman Jr. over Brian Thomas Jr.: 5.2 versus 4.8 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?
Kevin Coleman Jr. is the stronger immediate points option. Kevin Coleman Jr. 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.
Brian Thomas Jr. projects for 4.8 PPR points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 4.1 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 39.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Kevin Coleman Jr. projects for 5.2 PPR points against DET this week. His recent scoring average is 6.8 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 0.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 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 | Brian Thomas Jr. | Kevin Coleman Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 12.8 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 51.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 38.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 20.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 14.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Brian Thomas Jr. | Kevin Coleman Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 4.8 FPvs BAL | 5.2 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 5.7 FPvs TENHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs IND |
| Week 11 | 4.9 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 3.9 FPvs BUF |
| Week 12 | 5.7 FPvs TENHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 13 | 5.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 3.4 FPvs DEN |
| Week 14 | 4.8 FPvs PITHigher projection | 3.8 FPvs CHI |
| Week 15 | 5.2 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs GB |
| Week 16 | 5.4 FPvs DALHigher projection | 3.7 FPvs LAC |
| Week 17 | 5.2 FPvs WASHigher projection | 3.9 FPvs BUF |
| Week 18 | 5.0 FPvs INDHigher projection | 3.6 FPvs NE |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





Ja'Kobi Lane5.8projected FP
Kevin Coleman Jr.5.2projected FP
Kevin Coleman Jr.5.2projected FP
Rashod Bateman5.1projected FP
Kevin Coleman Jr.5.2projected FP
Marvin Mims Jr.4.8projected FP
Kevin Coleman Jr.5.2projected FP
Jalen Nailor4.7projected FP
Omar Cooper Jr.8.7projected FP
Stefon Diggs11.5projected FP
Caleb Douglas11.1projected FP
Ladd McConkey11.0projected FP
Garrett Wilson12.0projected FP
Jalen Coker11.7projected FP
Keon Coleman6.2projected FP
Khalil Shakir8.7projected FP
Antonio Williams7.8projected FP
Chris Godwin Jr.8.3projected FP
Caleb Douglas11.1projected FP
Malik Washington11.1projected FP
Jalen Coker11.7projected FP
Omar Cooper Jr.8.7projected FP
Antonio Williams7.8projected FP
Treylon Burks7.7projected FP