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 Ladd McConkey over DeMario Douglas: 11.0 versus 9.4 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?
Ladd McConkey is the stronger immediate points option. DeMario Douglas 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.
DeMario Douglas projects for 9.4 PPR points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 13.8 FP. He is rostered in 51.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Ladd McConkey projects for 11.0 PPR points against HOU this week. His recent scoring average is 7.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 85.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.06 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 | DeMario Douglas | Ladd McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 19.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 33.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 81.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 108.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 34.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 41.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | DeMario Douglas | Ladd McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 9.4 FPvs GB | 11.0 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 10.3 FPvs DET | 11.1 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 11 | BYE | 11.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 9.0 FPvs LAC | 11.0 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 9.7 FPvs BUF | 10.6 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 7.9 FPvs MIN | 11.6 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 8.0 FPvs KC | 10.3 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 9.1 FPvs NYJ | 11.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 8.5 FPvs DEN | 9.7 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 9.0 FPvs MIA | 10.2 FPvs DENHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





Michael Wilson11.0projected FP
Ladd McConkey11.0projected FP
Ladd McConkey11.0projected FP
Keenan Allen10.6projected FP
Ladd McConkey11.0projected FP
Malik Washington11.1projected FP
Ladd McConkey11.0projected FP
Caleb Douglas11.1projected 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