THIS-WEEK PICKUP
C.J. Stroud
Stats & schedule ›19.2FF projected FP
77.6%rostered on ESPN+2.73 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: C.J. Stroud or Patrick Mahomes II?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: C.J. Stroud
If both are available and you need Week 10 points, pick up C.J. Stroud over Patrick Mahomes II: 19.2 versus 18.4 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 C.J. Stroud get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
Browse deadline trades ↗THE ALTERNATIVE
Patrick Mahomes II
Stats & schedule ›18.4FF projected FP
Check availability before adding
92.1%rostered on ESPN-0.20 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
C.J. Stroud is the stronger immediate points option. C.J. Stroud 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 19.2 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 25.9 FP. He is rostered in 77.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.73 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 19.2 FP +0.9vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 18.3 FP
- Sleeper
- 17.1 FP
- FantasyPros
- 17.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 16.9 FP
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Patrick Mahomes II
Patrick Mahomes II projects for 18.4 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 16.0 FP. He is rostered in 92.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.20 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
- 18.4 FP +0.9vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 17.5 FP
- Sleeper
- 18.4 FP
- FantasyPros
- 18.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 18.0 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | C.J. Stroud | Patrick Mahomes II |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 62.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 58.8 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 177.6 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected | 170.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 77.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 77.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | C.J. Stroud | Patrick Mahomes II |
|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | 19.2 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 18.4 FPvs ATL |
| Week 11 | 23.0 FPvs INDHigher projection | 22.3 FPvs ARI |
| Week 12 | 20.3 FPvs BALHigher projection | 18.1 FPvs BUF |
| Week 13 | 17.7 FPvs PITHigher projection | 15.6 FPvs LAR |
| Week 14 | 20.3 FPvs WASHigher projection | 18.6 FPvs CIN |
| Week 15 | 17.6 FPvs JAC | 19.4 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 19.7 FPvs PHIHigher projection | 16.8 FPvs SF |
| Week 17 | 19.0 FPvs GBHigher projection | 18.7 FPvs LAC |
| Week 18 | 20.8 FPvs TEN | 22.2 FPvs LVHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 10
More options. The same scale.
19.0 FP26.1 FP
Josh AllenQB · 99.9% rostered25.3
Drake MayeQB · 99.0% rostered24.6
Brock PurdyQB · 98.8% rostered24.0
Joe BurrowQB · 99.2% rostered22.3
Trevor LawrenceQB · 94.1% rostered21.0
What about C.J. Stroud versus these pickups?
QB · Week 10
Jayden Daniels19.6projected FPC.J. Stroud19.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10C.J. Stroud19.2projected FP
Bryce Young19.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10C.J. Stroud19.2projected FP
Tyler Shough18.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10C.J. Stroud19.2projected FP
Matthew Stafford17.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Jayden Daniels19.6projected FPC.J. Stroud19.2projected FPC.J. Stroud19.2projected FPBryce Young19.1projected FPC.J. Stroud19.2projected FPTyler Shough18.1projected FPC.J. Stroud19.2projected FPMatthew Stafford17.9projected FPMore QB pickup decisions
QB · Week 10Josh Allen25.3projected 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 Lawrence21.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Trevor Lawrence21.0projected FPJayden Daniels19.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Bryce Young19.1projected FPPatrick Mahomes II18.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Patrick Mahomes II18.4projected FPTyler Shough18.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 10Tyler Shough18.1projected FPMatthew Stafford17.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Josh Allen25.3projected FPDrake Maye24.6projected FPDrake Maye24.6projected FPBrock Purdy24.0projected FPBrock Purdy24.0projected FPJoe Burrow22.3projected FPJoe Burrow22.3projected FPTrevor Lawrence21.0projected FPTrevor Lawrence21.0projected FPJayden Daniels19.6projected FPBryce Young19.1projected FPPatrick Mahomes II18.4projected FPPatrick Mahomes II18.4projected FPTyler Shough18.1projected FPTyler Shough18.1projected FPMatthew Stafford17.9projected FP