THIS-WEEK PICKUP

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
The displayed FF scores are tied. Devaughn Vele gets the tiebreaker: FF is -1.1 FP versus ESPN, compared with -1.6 for Makai Lemon. 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.

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Devaughn Vele is the stronger immediate points option. Makai Lemon 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.
Devaughn Vele projects for 8.9 PPR points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 11.8 FP. He is rostered in 59.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.21 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Makai Lemon projects for 8.9 PPR points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 12.1 FP. He is rostered in 51.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.07 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 | Devaughn Vele | Makai Lemon |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 25.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 15.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 79.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 64.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 30.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 26.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Devaughn Vele | Makai Lemon |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.9 FPvs CLE | 8.9 FPvs NYG |
| Week 10 | 8.3 FPvs CARHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 11 | 8.7 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs PIT |
| Week 12 | 7.9 FPvs CINHigher projection | 7.6 FPvs DAL |
| Week 13 | 7.7 FPvs GBHigher projection | 7.3 FPvs ARI |
| Week 14 | 7.6 FPvs CARHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs IND |
| Week 15 | 7.4 FPvs TBHigher projection | 5.9 FPvs SEA |
| Week 16 | 8.2 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 7.4 FPvs HOU |
| Week 17 | 7.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 6.5 FPvs SF |
| Week 18 | 7.5 FPvs TBHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs NYG |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





Devaughn Vele8.9projected FP
Omar Cooper Jr.8.7projected FP
Devaughn Vele8.9projected FP
Khalil Shakir8.7projected FP
Devaughn Vele8.9projected FP
Courtland Sutton8.4projected FP
Devaughn Vele8.9projected FP
Chris Godwin Jr.8.3projected 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