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 8 points, pick up Chase McLaughlin over Cairo Santos: 9.1 versus 7.1 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Chase McLaughlin is the stronger immediate points option. Cairo Santos 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.
Cairo Santos projects for 7.1 Standard points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 7.3 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 25.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.17 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Chase McLaughlin projects for 9.1 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 12.0 FP. 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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Cairo Santos | Chase McLaughlin |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 16.6 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 17.4 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 82.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 89.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 31.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 36.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Cairo Santos | Chase McLaughlin |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 7.1 FPvs SEA | 9.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 9.4 FPvs TBHigher projection | 8.4 FPvs CHI |
| Week 10 | BYE | BYE |
| Week 11 | 8.8 FPvs NOHigher projection | 8.3 FPvs DET |
| Week 12 | 7.9 FPvs DET | 9.2 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 8.6 FPvs JAC | 9.1 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 8.6 FPvs MIA | 9.0 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 8.7 FPvs BUF | 9.4 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 7.8 FPvs GB | 9.2 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 8.0 FPvs DET | 9.1 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 7.3 FPvs MIN | 9.1 FPvs NOHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท K





Chase McLaughlin9.1projected FP
Matt Gay8.4projected FP
Brandon Aubrey9.5projected FP
Chase McLaughlin9.1projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Chase McLaughlin9.1projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Chase McLaughlin9.1projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Will Reichard9.3projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP