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 Nate Adkins over Eli Stowers: 2.6 versus 2.5 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Nate Adkins is the stronger immediate points option. Nate Adkins 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.
Eli Stowers projects for 2.5 PPR points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 4.2 FP. He is rostered in 0.3% 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.
Nate Adkins projects for 2.6 PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 2.8 FP. He is rostered in 0.0% 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 | Eli Stowers | Nate Adkins |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 4.8 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 4.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 20.5 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 17.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 8.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 7.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Eli Stowers | Nate Adkins |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 2.5 FPvs NYG | 2.6 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | BYE |
| Week 11 | 2.3 FPvs PITHigher projection | 2.0 FPvs LV |
| Week 12 | 2.3 FPvs DALHigher projection | 1.8 FPvs PIT |
| Week 13 | 2.3 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 2.1 FPvs MIA |
| Week 14 | 2.3 FPvs INDHigher projection | 1.8 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 15 | 2.1 FPvs SEAHigher projection | 2.0 FPvs LV |
| Week 16 | 2.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 1.8 FPvs BUF |
| Week 17 | 2.2 FPvs SFHigher projection | 1.8 FPvs NE |
| Week 18 | 2.3 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 1.7 FPvs LAC |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Kenyon Sadiq4.3projected FP
Nate Adkins2.6projected FP
Nate Adkins2.6projected FP
James Mitchell2.2projected FP
Nate Adkins2.6projected FP
Adam Trautman1.6projected FP
Nate Adkins2.6projected FP
Jack Endries1.6projected FP
Dallas Goedert9.7projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
Eli Raridon6.9projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.6projected FP
T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
Travis Kelce12.3projected FP
Brock Bowers18.6projected FP
George Kittle17.6projected FP
George Kittle17.6projected FP
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Trey McBride15.4projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.12.4projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.3projected FP