THE ALTERNATIVE
Jakobi Meyers
Stats & schedule ›10.2FF projected FP
68.4%rostered on ESPN+0.15 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Jakobi Meyers or Josh Downs?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Josh Downs
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Josh Downs over Jakobi Meyers: 11.0 versus 10.2 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Josh Downs
Stats & schedule ›11.0FF projected FP
62.0%rostered on ESPN-0.20 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Josh Downs is the stronger immediate points option. Josh Downs 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.
Jakobi Meyers
Jakobi Meyers projects for 10.2 PPR points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 8.8 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 68.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.15 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 10.2 FP
- ESPN
- 10.7 FP
- Sleeper
- 9.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 10.1 FP
Josh Downs
Josh Downs projects for 11.0 PPR points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 8.3 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 62.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.20 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 11.0 FP
- ESPN
- 8.6 FP
- Sleeper
- 10.9 FP
- FantasyPros
- 10.7 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Jakobi Meyers | Josh Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 33.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 30.1 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 114.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 85.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed |
| Weeks 15–18 | 46.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 36.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Jakobi Meyers | Josh Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 10.2 FPvs BAL | 11.0 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 12.5 FPvs TENHigher projection | 9.5 FPvs MIA |
| Week 11 | 10.9 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 9.6 FPvs HOU |
| Week 12 | 12.6 FPvs TENHigher projection | 9.0 FPvs NYG |
| Week 13 | 11.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 10.8 FPvs PITHigher projection | 9.1 FPvs PHI |
| Week 15 | 11.5 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 10.3 FPvs TEN |
| Week 16 | 11.9 FPvs DALHigher projection | 9.1 FPvs CIN |
| Week 17 | 11.6 FPvs WASHigher projection | 8.2 FPvs CLE |
| Week 18 | 10.9 FPvs INDHigher projection | 9.1 FPvs JAC |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
16.6 FP24.6 FP
Puka NacuaWR · 99.9% rostered24.6
CeeDee LambWR · 99.9% rostered21.1
Ja'Marr ChaseWR · 99.9% rostered21.0
Tee HigginsWR · 98.1% rostered20.5
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 99.9% rostered20.1
What about Josh Downs versus these pickups?
WR · Week 9
Malik Washington11.4projected FPJosh Downs11.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Josh Downs11.0projected FP
Jordan Addison10.5projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Josh Downs11.0projected FP
Caleb Douglas11.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Josh Downs11.0projected FP
Keenan Allen11.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Malik Washington11.4projected FPJosh Downs11.0projected FPJosh Downs11.0projected FPJordan Addison10.5projected FPJosh Downs11.0projected FPCaleb Douglas11.4projected FPJosh Downs11.0projected FPKeenan Allen11.4projected FPMore WR pickup decisions
WR · Week 9Puka Nacua24.6projected FPCeeDee Lamb21.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9CeeDee Lamb21.1projected FPJa'Marr Chase21.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Ja'Marr Chase21.0projected FPTee Higgins20.5projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Tee Higgins20.5projected FPAmon-Ra St. Brown20.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Amon-Ra St. Brown20.1projected FP
Justin Jefferson18.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Justin Jefferson18.0projected FP
Zay Flowers15.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Zay Flowers15.3projected FP
Rashee Rice14.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Rashee Rice14.7projected FP
Jameson Williams14.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Puka Nacua24.6projected FPCeeDee Lamb21.1projected FPCeeDee Lamb21.1projected FPJa'Marr Chase21.0projected FPJa'Marr Chase21.0projected FPTee Higgins20.5projected FPTee Higgins20.5projected FPAmon-Ra St. Brown20.1projected FPAmon-Ra St. Brown20.1projected FPJustin Jefferson18.0projected FPJustin Jefferson18.0projected FPZay Flowers15.3projected FPZay Flowers15.3projected FPRashee Rice14.7projected FPRashee Rice14.7projected FPJameson Williams14.4projected FP