Who should I pick up: Jonah Coleman or Samaje Perine?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Jonah Coleman

If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Jonah Coleman over Samaje Perine: 10.1 versus 8.1 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Oct 31, 4:54 PM ET · PPR

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Jonah Coleman

RB · DEN · vs KC

Stats & schedule ›

10.1FF projected FP

Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET

46.8%rostered on ESPN+2.81 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Samaje Perine

RB · CIN · vs TEN

Stats & schedule ›

8.1FF projected FP

Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET

13.8%rostered on ESPN+0.56 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Jonah Coleman is the stronger immediate points option. Samaje Perine is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a RB 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.

Jonah Coleman

Jonah Coleman projects for 10.1 PPR points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 8.9 FP. He is rostered in 46.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.81 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 10.1 FP
ESPN: 9.8 FP
Sleeper: 11.6 FP
FantasyPros: 10.1 FP
FF median: 8.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 1.9 FP
Workload: 7.4 FP
Monte Carlo: 7.8 FP

FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 5.0–14.0 FP · middle 80%: 2.7–19.3 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:26 AM ET
Workload: Experimental · includes FantasyPros stat inputs · saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 2.1–14.9 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Samaje Perine

Samaje Perine projects for 8.1 PPR points against TEN this week. His recent scoring average is 11.7 FP. He is rostered in 13.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.56 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.1 FP
ESPN: 7.4 FP
Sleeper: 9.1 FP
FantasyPros: 7.7 FP
FF median: 6.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.8 FP
Workload: 6.9 FP
Monte Carlo: 6.9 FP

FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 4.1–11.0 FP · middle 80%: 2.2–15.6 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:26 AM ET
Workload: Experimental · includes FantasyPros stat inputs · saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 1.9–13.3 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster data as of Oct 31, 4:30 PM ET / Oct 31, 4:30 PM 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	Jonah Coleman	Samaje Perine
Next 3 weeks	20.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	22.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	100.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	81.7 FP11/11 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	39.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	29.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Jonah Coleman	Samaje Perine
Week 8	10.1 FPvs KCHigher projection	8.1 FPvs TEN
Week 9	10.9 FPvs CARHigher projection	7.5 FPvs ATL
Week 10	BYE	7.1 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 11	11.0 FPvs LVHigher projection	7.2 FPvs WAS
Week 12	8.6 FPvs PITHigher projection	8.4 FPvs NO
Week 13	10.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection	7.0 FPvs CLE
Week 14	9.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection	7.0 FPvs KC
Week 15	10.7 FPvs LVHigher projection	8.1 FPvs CAR
Week 16	10.3 FPvs BUFHigher projection	7.5 FPvs IND
Week 17	9.1 FPvs NEHigher projection	6.8 FPvs BAL
Week 18	9.7 FPvs LACHigher projection	7.1 FPvs CLE

Outlook updated Oct 31, 4:55 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · RB

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.

2.2 FP19.3 FP

Jonah ColemanRB · 46.8% rostered
10.1
Rico DowdleRB · 64.7% rostered
8.8
Samaje PerineRB · 13.8% rostered
8.1
Tyler AllgeierRB · 46.9% rostered
7.8
Kenny GainwellRB · 50.3% rostered
7.6

What about Jonah Coleman versus these pickups?

RB · Week 8

Jonah Coleman10.1projected FP

Rico Dowdle8.8projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗RB · Week 8

Jonah Coleman10.1projected FP

Tyler Allgeier7.8projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗RB · Week 8

Jonah Coleman10.1projected FP

Kenny Gainwell7.6projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗RB · Week 8

Jonah Coleman10.1projected FP

Dylan Sampson7.2projected FP

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