THE ALTERNATIVE

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 Chase McLaughlin over Andre Szmyt: 8.9 versus 7.5 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Chase McLaughlin is the stronger immediate points option. Andre Szmyt is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a K 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.
Andre Szmyt projects for 7.5 Standard points against PIT this week. His recent scoring average is 7.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 1.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.12 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Chase McLaughlin projects for 8.9 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 12.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 40.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 3.42 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 | Andre Szmyt | Chase McLaughlin |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 24.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 17.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 82.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 89.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 33.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 36.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Andre Szmyt | Chase McLaughlin |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 7.5 FPvs PIT | 8.9 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 8.1 FPvs NO | 8.1 FPvs CHI |
| Week 10 | 8.5 FPvs HOUHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 11 | BYE | 8.3 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 8.6 FPvs LV | 9.2 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 8.6 FPvs CIN | 9.1 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 8.3 FPvs ATL | 9.0 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 7.9 FPvs NYG | 9.4 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 8.1 FPvs BAL | 9.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 9.1 FPvs IND | 9.2 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 8.3 FPvs CIN | 9.1 FPvs NOHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท K





Chase McLaughlin8.9projected FP
Matt Gay8.6projected FP
Brandon Aubrey9.5projected FP
Chase McLaughlin8.9projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Chase McLaughlin8.9projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Chase McLaughlin8.9projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Will Reichard9.3projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Jason Myers8.6projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP