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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Jaylen Waddle or Ladd McConkey?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Jaylen Waddle

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Jaylen Waddle over Ladd McConkey: 11.5 versus 11.0 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 4:52 AM ET ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Jaylen Waddle is the stronger immediate points option. Ladd McConkey 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.

Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle projects for 11.5 PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 10.0 FP. He is rostered in 85.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
11.5 FP
ESPN
11.2 FP
Sleeper
11.2 FP
FantasyPros
11.1 FP

Ladd McConkey

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.

Fortified Fantasy
11.0 FP
ESPN
10.8 FP
Sleeper
12.0 FP
FantasyPros
9.8 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowJaylen WaddleLadd McConkey
Next 3 weeks24.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye33.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule112.1 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye108.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1850.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected41.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekJaylen WaddleLadd McConkey
Week 911.5 FPvs CARHigher projection11.0 FPvs HOU
Week 10BYE11.1 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 1113.0 FPvs LVHigher projection11.3 FPvs NYJ
Week 1212.2 FPvs PITHigher projection11.0 FPvs NE
Week 1312.7 FPvs MIAHigher projection10.6 FPvs TB
Week 1412.4 FPvs NYJHigher projection11.6 FPvs LV
Week 1512.9 FPvs LVHigher projection10.3 FPvs SF
Week 1613.0 FPvs BUFHigher projection11.2 FPvs MIA
Week 1712.1 FPvs NEHigher projection9.7 FPvs KC
Week 1812.3 FPvs LACHigher projection10.2 FPvs DEN

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:00 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท 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
  1. Puka NacuaWR ยท 99.9% rostered
    23.8
  2. CeeDee LambWR ยท 99.8% rostered
    21.3
  3. Ja'Marr ChaseWR ยท 99.9% rostered
    20.5
  4. Tee HigginsWR ยท 97.4% rostered
    20.0
  5. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR ยท 99.8% rostered
    19.2
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What about Jaylen Waddle versus these pickups?

WR ยท Week 9
Jalen Coker11.7projected FP
Jaylen Waddle11.5projected FP
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Jaylen Waddle11.5projected FP
DJ Moore11.5projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Jaylen Waddle11.5projected FP
Stefon Diggs11.5projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Jaylen Waddle11.5projected FP
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More WR pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

WR ยท Week 9
Puka Nacua23.8projected FP
CeeDee Lamb21.3projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
CeeDee Lamb21.3projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase20.5projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Ja'Marr Chase20.5projected FP
Tee Higgins20.0projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Tee Higgins20.0projected FP
Amon-Ra St. Brown19.2projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Amon-Ra St. Brown19.2projected FP
Justin Jefferson17.5projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Justin Jefferson17.5projected FP
Zay Flowers15.9projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Zay Flowers15.9projected FP
Rashee Rice14.3projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Rashee Rice14.3projected FP
Jameson Williams13.9projected FP
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