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 Trey McBride over Chig Okonkwo: 15.4 versus 8.4 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

FORTIFIED FANTASY ยท TRADE DEADLINE
What could Trey McBride get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
Browse deadline trades โTHE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Trey McBride is the stronger immediate points option. Chig Okonkwo is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a TE 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.
Chig Okonkwo projects for 8.4 PPR points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 8.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 13.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.05 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Trey McBride projects for 15.4 PPR points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 19.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 99.9% 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 | Chig Okonkwo | Trey McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 27.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 49.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 91.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 159.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 35.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 73.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Chig Okonkwo | Trey McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.4 FPvs LAR | 15.4 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 9.1 FPvs NYG | 16.6 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 9.5 FPvs CIN | 17.6 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 9.8 FPvs ARI | 20.3 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 9.8 FPvs TEN | 15.8 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 8.9 FPvs HOUHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 15 | 9.2 FPvs ATL | 17.8 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 7.2 FPvs MIN | 18.8 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 9.1 FPvs JAC | 20.0 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 10.0 FPvs DAL | 17.1 FPvs SFHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





George Kittle17.4projected FP
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.3projected FP
Dallas Goedert9.7projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected FP
Eli Raridon7.0projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected FP
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
Brock Bowers18.6projected FP
George Kittle17.4projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.3projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.3projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
Isaiah Likely12.0projected FP