Who should I pick up: DJ Moore or Nico Collins?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Nico Collins

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Nico Collins over DJ Moore: 13.8 versus 11.5 projected FP in PPR. DJ Moore also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 5:22 AM ET · PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

DJ Moore

WR · BUF · vs MIN

Stats & schedule ›

11.5FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

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91.3%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Nico Collins

WR · HOU · vs LAC

Stats & schedule ›

13.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET

98.7%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Nico Collins is the stronger immediate points option. DJ Moore 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.

DJ Moore

DJ Moore projects for 11.5 PPR points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 16.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 91.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 11.5 FP
ESPN: 12.5 FP
Sleeper: 12.6 FP
FantasyPros: 10.9 FP

Nico Collins

Nico Collins projects for 13.8 PPR points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 6.8 FP. He is rostered in 98.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 13.8 FP
ESPN: 13.8 FP
Sleeper: 16.2 FP
FantasyPros: 15.1 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’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 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	DJ Moore	Nico Collins
Next 3 weeks	40.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	42.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	136.4 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	147.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	56.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	61.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	DJ Moore	Nico Collins
Week 9	11.5 FPvs MIN	13.8 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 10	14.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection	13.8 FPvs CLE
Week 11	14.3 FPvs MIA	14.6 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 12	12.4 FPvs KC	14.5 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 13	13.9 FPvs NE	14.4 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 14	14.0 FPvs GB	15.3 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 15	14.6 FPvs CHI	15.0 FPvs JACHigher projection
Week 16	13.1 FPvs DEN	15.2 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 17	14.3 FPvs MIA	14.3 FPvs GB
Week 18	14.2 FPvs NYJ	16.6 FPvs TENHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:35 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · 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.

15.6 FP24.1 FP

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23.8
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21.3
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20.5
Tee HigginsWR · 97.4% rostered
20.0
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 99.8% rostered
19.2

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