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 9 points, pick up Eddy Pineiro over Brandon McManus: 7.5 versus 7.4 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Eddy Pineiro 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 projects for 7.4 Standard points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 5.5 FP. He is rostered in 0.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Eddy Pineiro projects for 7.5 Standard points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 2.5 FP. He is rostered in 35.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.27 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 | Brandon McManus | Eddy Pineiro |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 14.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 21.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 62.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 67.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 27.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 26.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Brandon McManus | Eddy Pineiro |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 7.4 FPvs WAS | 7.5 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.3 FPvs ARI | 7.5 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 11 | BYE | 6.2 FPvs MINHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 6.5 FPvs GBHigher projection | 6.4 FPvs SEA |
| Week 13 | 6.9 FPvs KCHigher projection | 6.2 FPvs NYG |
| Week 14 | 7.3 FPvs SFHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs LAR |
| Week 15 | 7.3 FPvs DALHigher projection | 6.7 FPvs LAC |
| Week 16 | 6.5 FPvs SEAHigher projection | 6.4 FPvs KC |
| Week 17 | 6.7 FPvs TB | 7.0 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 6.7 FPvs SEA | 6.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Cameron Dicker7.7projected FP
Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP
Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP
Nick Folk7.2projected FP
Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP
Trey Smack7.1projected FP
Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP
Evan McPherson8.0projected FP
Brandon Aubrey10.7projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Cairo Santos8.9projected FP
Cairo Santos8.9projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Drew Stevens8.6projected FP