THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
The displayed FF scores are tied. Marvin Mims Jr. gets the tiebreaker: FF is -1.3 FP versus ESPN, compared with -1.9 for Brian Thomas Jr.. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Marvin Mims Jr. is the stronger immediate points option. Marvin Mims 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.
Marvin Mims Jr. projects for 4.8 PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 5.3 FP. He is rostered in 0.7% 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. | Marvin Mims Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 10.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 51.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 47.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 20.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 21.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Brian Thomas Jr. | Marvin Mims Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 4.8 FPvs BAL | 4.8 FPvs CAR |
| Week 10 | 5.7 FPvs TENHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 11 | 4.9 FPvs NYG | 5.5 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.7 FPvs TENHigher projection | 5.1 FPvs PIT |
| Week 13 | 5.0 FPvs CHI | 5.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.8 FPvs PIT | 5.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.2 FPvs HOU | 5.5 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.4 FPvs DAL | 5.6 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 5.2 FPvs WASHigher projection | 5.1 FPvs NE |
| Week 18 | 5.0 FPvs IND | 5.2 FPvs LACHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





Rashod Bateman5.1projected FP
Marvin Mims Jr.4.8projected FP
Marvin Mims Jr.4.8projected FP
Jalen Nailor4.7projected FP
Marvin Mims Jr.4.8projected FP
Darius Cooper4.7projected FP
Marvin Mims Jr.4.8projected FP
Kevin Coleman Jr.5.2projected 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