THE ALTERNATIVE
C.J. Stroud
Stats & schedule ›16.1FF projected FP
67.8%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: C.J. Stroud or Kirk Cousins?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Kirk Cousins
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Kirk Cousins over C.J. Stroud: 16.4 versus 16.1 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Kirk Cousins
Stats & schedule ›16.4FF projected FP
60.2%rostered on ESPN-0.07 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Kirk Cousins is the stronger immediate points option. Kirk Cousins 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.
C.J. Stroud
C.J. Stroud projects for 16.1 Standard points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 19.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 67.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 16.1 FP
- ESPN
- 16.8 FP
- Sleeper
- 14.7 FP
- FantasyPros
- 16.7 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 17.1 FP
Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins projects for 16.4 Standard points against SF this week. His recent scoring average is 22.4 FP. He is rostered in 60.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 16.4 FP
- ESPN
- 14.8 FP
- Sleeper
- 15.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 15.6 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 13.9 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | C.J. Stroud | Kirk Cousins |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 49.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 41.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 168.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 142.9 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Weeks 15–18 | 66.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 73.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | C.J. Stroud | Kirk Cousins |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 16.1 FPvs LAC | 16.4 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 15.7 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 14.7 FPvs SEA |
| Week 11 | 18.1 FPvs INDHigher projection | 10.8 FPvs DEN |
| Week 12 | 16.9 FPvs BALHigher projection | 11.0 FPvs CLE |
| Week 13 | 15.1 FPvs PITHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 20.0 FPvs WASHigher projection | 16.8 FPvs LAC |
| Week 15 | 15.9 FPvs JAC | 16.7 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 16.5 FPvs PHI | 17.9 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 15.3 FPvs GB | 22.5 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 18.4 FPvs TENHigher projection | 16.1 FPvs KC |
PICKUP RANKINGS · QB
More options. The same scale.
18.2 FP23.4 FP
Joe BurrowQB · 98.8% rostered23.4
Brock PurdyQB · 98.0% rostered22.8
Jared GoffQB · 90.0% rostered20.6
Dak PrescottQB · 92.5% rostered19.8
Patrick Mahomes IIQB · 89.5% rostered19.3
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Trevor Lawrence19.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Drake Maye19.0projected FPJared Goff20.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Brock Purdy22.8projected FPJoe Burrow23.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9
Bryce Young14.8projected FPCaleb Williams16.5projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Joe Burrow23.4projected FP
Josh Allen18.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
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