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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Ladd McConkey or Michael Wilson?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Ladd McConkey

The displayed FF scores are tied. Ladd McConkey gets the tiebreaker: FF is +0.1 FP versus ESPN, compared with -1.7 for Michael Wilson. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

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

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Ladd McConkey 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.

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

Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson projects for 11.0 PPR points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 14.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 89.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
11.0 FP
ESPN
12.7 FP
Sleeper
11.9 FP
FantasyPros
11.3 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.

WindowLadd McConkeyMichael Wilson
Next 3 weeks33.4 FP3/3 scheduled games projected36.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule108.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected125.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1841.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected58.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekLadd McConkeyMichael Wilson
Week 911.0 FPvs HOU11.0 FPvs SEA
Week 1011.1 FPvs BAL13.1 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 1111.3 FPvs NYJ12.4 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 1211.0 FPvs NE15.8 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 1310.6 FPvs TB15.3 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 1411.6 FPvs LVHigher projectionBYE
Week 1510.3 FPvs SF14.7 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 1611.2 FPvs MIA14.9 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 179.7 FPvs KC15.5 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 1810.2 FPvs DEN13.3 FPvs SFHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:01 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 Ladd McConkey versus these pickups?

WR ยท Week 9
Ladd McConkey11.0projected FP
Keenan Allen10.6projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Ladd McConkey11.0projected FP
Malik Washington11.1projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Ladd McConkey11.0projected FP
Caleb Douglas11.1projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Ladd McConkey11.0projected FP
Josh Downs10.5projected 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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