THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Bryce Young
Stats & schedule ›19.2FF projected FP
76.3%rostered on ESPN+4.14 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Bryce Young or Patrick Mahomes II?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Bryce Young
If both are available and you need Week 10 points, pick up Bryce Young over Patrick Mahomes II: 19.2 versus 18.3 projected FP. Patrick Mahomes II also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
FORTIFIED FANTASY · TRADE DEADLINE
Before you make the deal.
What could Bryce Young get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
Browse deadline trades ↗THE ALTERNATIVE
Patrick Mahomes II
Stats & schedule ›18.3FF projected FP
Check availability before adding
92.3%rostered on ESPN-0.48 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Bryce Young is the stronger immediate points option. Bryce Young is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a QB 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.
Bryce Young
Bryce Young projects for 19.2 Standard points against NO this week. His recent scoring average is 12.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 76.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 4.14 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 19.2 FP +0.4vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 18.8 FP
- Sleeper
- 19.0 FP
- FantasyPros
- 18.9 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 22.8 FP
- Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Patrick Mahomes II
Patrick Mahomes II projects for 18.3 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 16.0 FP. He is rostered in 92.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.48 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.
- FF projection
- 18.3 FP +0.8vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 17.5 FP
- Sleeper
- 18.2 FP
- FantasyPros
- 18.4 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 18.0 FP
- Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Bryce Young | Patrick Mahomes II |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 53.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 58.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 153.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected | 170.0 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 66.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 77.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Bryce Young | Patrick Mahomes II |
|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | 19.2 FPvs NOHigher projection | 18.3 FPvs ATL |
| Week 11 | 18.6 FPvs BAL | 22.3 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 15.5 FPvs TB | 18.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 13.5 FPvs MIN | 15.6 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 19.7 FPvs NOHigher projection | 18.6 FPvs CIN |
| Week 15 | 18.3 FPvs CIN | 19.4 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 15.5 FPvs PIT | 16.8 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 14.7 FPvs SEA | 18.7 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 18.3 FPvs ATL | 22.2 FPvs LVHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 10
More options. The same scale.
19.0 FP26.1 FP
Josh AllenQB · 99.9% rostered25.4
Drake MayeQB · 98.9% rostered24.6
Brock PurdyQB · 98.7% rostered24.0
Joe BurrowQB · 99.2% rostered22.3
Trevor LawrenceQB · 93.6% rostered21.1
What about Bryce Young versus these pickups?
QB · Week 10
Jayden Daniels19.7projected FPBryce Young19.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Bryce Young19.2projected FP
C.J. Stroud19.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Bryce Young19.2projected FP
Tyler Shough18.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Bryce Young19.2projected FP
Matthew Stafford17.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Jayden Daniels19.7projected FPBryce Young19.2projected FPBryce Young19.2projected FPC.J. Stroud19.1projected FPBryce Young19.2projected FPTyler Shough18.1projected FPBryce Young19.2projected FPMatthew Stafford17.9projected FPMore QB pickup decisions
QB · Week 10Josh Allen25.4projected FPDrake Maye24.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Drake Maye24.6projected FPBrock Purdy24.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Brock Purdy24.0projected FPJoe Burrow22.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Joe Burrow22.3projected FPTrevor Lawrence21.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Trevor Lawrence21.1projected FPJayden Daniels19.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10C.J. Stroud19.1projected FPPatrick Mahomes II18.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Patrick Mahomes II18.3projected FPTyler Shough18.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Tyler Shough18.1projected FPMatthew Stafford17.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Josh Allen25.4projected FPDrake Maye24.6projected FPDrake Maye24.6projected FPBrock Purdy24.0projected FPBrock Purdy24.0projected FPJoe Burrow22.3projected FPJoe Burrow22.3projected FPTrevor Lawrence21.1projected FPTrevor Lawrence21.1projected FPJayden Daniels19.7projected FPC.J. Stroud19.1projected FPPatrick Mahomes II18.3projected FPPatrick Mahomes II18.3projected FPTyler Shough18.1projected FPTyler Shough18.1projected FPMatthew Stafford17.9projected FP