Who should I pick up: Jordan Addison 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 Jordan Addison: 10.5 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.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 7:08 AM ET · PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jordan Addison

WR · MIN · vs BUF

Stats & schedule ›

10.2FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

71.4%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Josh Downs

WR · IND · vs DAL

Stats & schedule ›

10.5FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

62.6%rostered on ESPN-0.10 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.

Jordan Addison

Jordan Addison projects for 10.2 PPR points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 8.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 71.4% 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: 10.2 FP
ESPN: 10.8 FP
Sleeper: 8.3 FP
FantasyPros: 9.2 FP

Josh Downs

Josh Downs projects for 10.5 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 62.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.10 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 10.5 FP
ESPN: 8.6 FP
Sleeper: 10.6 FP
FantasyPros: 9.6 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 6:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 6:30 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	Jordan Addison	Josh Downs
Next 3 weeks	28.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	29.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	96.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	84.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	40.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	36.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Jordan Addison	Josh Downs
Week 9	10.2 FPvs BUF	10.5 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 10	9.3 FPvs GB	9.5 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 11	8.6 FPvs SF	9.6 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 12	9.2 FPvs ATLHigher projection	9.0 FPvs NYG
Week 13	9.2 FPvs CARHigher projection	BYE
Week 14	9.2 FPvs NEHigher projection	9.1 FPvs PHI
Week 15	11.0 FPvs DETHigher projection	10.3 FPvs TEN
Week 16	10.2 FPvs WASHigher projection	9.1 FPvs CIN
Week 17	9.5 FPvs NYJHigher projection	8.2 FPvs CLE
Week 18	9.8 FPvs CHIHigher projection	9.1 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Nov 3, 7:16 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · WR

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FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

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23.9
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21.3
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20.6
Tee HigginsWR · 97.4% rostered
20.1
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 99.8% rostered
19.2

What about Josh Downs versus these pickups?

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Josh Downs10.5projected FP

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