THE ALTERNATIVE
Brandon McManus
Stats & schedule ›7.2FF projected FP
0.5%rostered on ESPN+0.02 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Brandon McManus or Chase McLaughlin?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Chase McLaughlin
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Chase McLaughlin over Brandon McManus: 8.9 versus 7.2 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Chase McLaughlin
Stats & schedule ›8.9FF projected FP
40.2%rostered on ESPN+3.23 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Chase McLaughlin is the stronger immediate points option. Brandon McManus 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.
Brandon McManus
Brandon McManus projects for 7.2 Standard points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 5.0 FP. He is rostered in 0.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 7.2 FP
- ESPN
- 7.2 FP
- Sleeper
- 7.6 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 8.4 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 7.2 FP
Chase McLaughlin
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 40.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 3.23 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 8.9 FP
- ESPN
- 9.5 FP
- Sleeper
- 8.6 FP
- FantasyPros
- 8.0 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 7.1 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 9.5 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Brandon McManus | Chase McLaughlin |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 21.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 17.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 70.1 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 89.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Weeks 15–18 | 27.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 36.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Brandon McManus | Chase McLaughlin |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 7.2 FPvs LAC | 8.9 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 7.4 FPvs WAS | 8.1 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.1 FPvs ARIHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 11 | BYE | 8.3 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 6.5 FPvs GB | 9.2 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 6.9 FPvs KC | 9.1 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 7.5 FPvs SF | 9.0 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 7.3 FPvs DAL | 9.4 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 6.4 FPvs SEA | 9.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 7.2 FPvs TB | 9.2 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 6.5 FPvs SEA | 9.1 FPvs NOHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · K
More options. The same scale.
8.9 FP11.1 FP
Will ReichardK · 93.2% rostered10.2
Tyler BassK · 60.7% rostered10.1
Chris BoswellK · 78.5% rostered10.1
Brandon AubreyK · 96.3% rostered9.8
Spencer ShraderK · 86.4% rostered9.6
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What about Chase McLaughlin versus these pickups?
K · Week 8Chase McLaughlin8.9projected FP
Matt Gay8.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗K · Week 8Brandon Aubrey9.5projected FPChase McLaughlin8.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗K · Week 8
Chad Ryland8.5projected FPChase McLaughlin8.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗K · Week 8
Cam Little9.8projected FPChase McLaughlin8.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Chase McLaughlin8.9projected FPMatt Gay8.6projected FPBrandon Aubrey9.5projected FPChase McLaughlin8.9projected FPChad Ryland8.5projected FPChase McLaughlin8.9projected FPCam Little9.8projected FPChase McLaughlin8.9projected FPMore K pickup decisions
K · Week 8Cam Little9.8projected FPSpencer Shrader8.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗K · Week 8Chris Boswell9.7projected FPTyler Bass10.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗K · Week 8Cam Little9.8projected FPChris Boswell9.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗K · Week 8Cam Little9.8projected FPTyler Bass10.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗K · Week 8Cam Little9.8projected FPWill Reichard9.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗K · Week 8
Jason Myers8.6projected FPTyler Bass10.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗K · Week 8Spencer Shrader8.9projected FPTyler Bass10.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗K · Week 8Chad Ryland8.5projected FPChris Boswell9.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Cam Little9.8projected FPSpencer Shrader8.9projected FPChris Boswell9.7projected FPTyler Bass10.0projected FPCam Little9.8projected FPChris Boswell9.7projected FPCam Little9.8projected FPTyler Bass10.0projected FPCam Little9.8projected FPWill Reichard9.3projected FPJason Myers8.6projected FPTyler Bass10.0projected FPSpencer Shrader8.9projected FPTyler Bass10.0projected FPChad Ryland8.5projected FPChris Boswell9.7projected FP