THIS-WEEK PICKUP

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Mason Taylor over Pat Freiermuth: 9.8 versus 8.9 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

THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Mason Taylor is the stronger immediate points option. Mason Taylor is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a TE 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.
Mason Taylor projects for 9.8 PPR points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 12.6 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 10.7% 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.
Pat Freiermuth projects for 8.9 PPR points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 9.5 FP. He is rostered in 49.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.45 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Mason Taylor | Pat Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 27.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 18.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 88.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 91.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 34.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 37.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Mason Taylor | Pat Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 9.8 FPvs LVHigher projection | 8.9 FPvs CLE |
| Week 9 | 8.8 FPvs KCHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 10 | 9.0 FPvs BUF | 9.4 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 8.8 FPvs LAC | 9.0 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 10.0 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 8.6 FPvs DEN |
| Week 13 | BYE | 8.9 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 8.2 FPvs DEN | 9.3 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 9.4 FPvs ARI | 9.5 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 8.8 FPvs NE | 9.1 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 7.2 FPvs MIN | 9.2 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 8.9 FPvs BUF | 9.4 FPvs BALHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE





Mason Taylor9.8projected FP
Mike Gesicki7.9projected FP
Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FP
Mason Taylor9.8projected FP
Brenton Strange10.6projected FP
Mason Taylor9.8projected FP
Mason Taylor9.8projected FP
Tyler Higbee7.8projected FP
Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FP
Tyler Higbee7.8projected FP
Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FP
Pat Freiermuth8.9projected FP
Brenton Strange10.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki7.9projected FP
Brenton Strange10.6projected FP
Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FP
Michael Mayer7.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki7.9projected FP
Michael Mayer7.5projected FP
Tyler Higbee7.8projected FP
Chig Okonkwo8.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki7.9projected FP
Mike Gesicki7.9projected FP
Tyler Higbee7.8projected FP