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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Brian Thomas Jr. or Marvin Mims Jr.?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Marvin Mims Jr.

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.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 4:21 AM ET ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

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.

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.

Fortified Fantasy
4.8 FP
ESPN
6.6 FP
Sleeper
3.3 FP
FantasyPros
4.9 FP

Marvin Mims Jr.

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.

Fortified Fantasy
4.8 FP
ESPN
6.1 FP
Sleeper
4.0 FP
FantasyPros
4.7 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET / Nov 2, 11:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowBrian Thomas Jr.Marvin Mims Jr.
Next 3 weeks15.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected10.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule51.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected47.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1820.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected21.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekBrian Thomas Jr.Marvin Mims Jr.
Week 94.8 FPvs BAL4.8 FPvs CAR
Week 105.7 FPvs TENHigher projectionBYE
Week 114.9 FPvs NYG5.5 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 125.7 FPvs TENHigher projection5.1 FPvs PIT
Week 135.0 FPvs CHI5.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 144.8 FPvs PIT5.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 155.2 FPvs HOU5.5 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 165.4 FPvs DAL5.6 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 175.2 FPvs WASHigher projection5.1 FPvs NE
Week 185.0 FPvs IND5.2 FPvs LACHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:25 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

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  3. Ja'Marr ChaseWR ยท 99.9% rostered
    20.5
  4. Tee HigginsWR ยท 97.4% rostered
    20.0
  5. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR ยท 99.9% rostered
    19.2
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What about Marvin Mims Jr. versus these pickups?

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Marvin Mims Jr.4.8projected FP
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Marvin Mims Jr.4.8projected FP
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Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

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