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 Tyler Shough over Caleb Williams: 16.9 versus 16.5 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?
Tyler Shough is the stronger immediate points option. Tyler Shough 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.
Caleb Williams projects for 16.5 Standard points against TB this week. His recent scoring average is 17.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 89.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Tyler Shough projects for 16.9 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 20.4 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 66.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.09 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 | Caleb Williams | Tyler Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 36.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 50.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 171.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 166.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 73.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 66.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Caleb Williams | Tyler Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 16.5 FPvs TB | 16.9 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | 17.0 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 19.8 FPvs NOHigher projection | 16.8 FPvs CHI |
| Week 12 | 22.9 FPvs DETHigher projection | 16.5 FPvs CIN |
| Week 13 | 17.2 FPvs JACHigher projection | 15.5 FPvs GB |
| Week 14 | 21.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 16.7 FPvs CAR |
| Week 15 | 19.3 FPvs BUFHigher projection | 14.6 FPvs TB |
| Week 16 | 17.1 FPvs GB | 21.4 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 23.3 FPvs DETHigher projection | 15.9 FPvs ATL |
| Week 18 | 13.9 FPvs MIN | 14.8 FPvs TBHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท QB





Josh Allen18.0projected FP
Tyler Shough16.9projected FP
Tyler Shough16.9projected FP
Kirk Cousins16.4projected FP
Tyler Shough16.9projected FP
Jordan Love16.3projected FP
Tyler Shough16.9projected FP
Kyler Murray16.1projected FP
Caleb Williams16.5projected FP
Jordan Love16.3projected FP
Brock Purdy22.8projected FP
Drake Maye19.0projected FP
Caleb Williams16.5projected FP
Geno Smith13.0projected FP
Brock Purdy22.8projected FP
Trevor Lawrence19.2projected FP
Drake Maye19.0projected FP
Jared Goff20.6projected FP
Brock Purdy22.8projected FP
Joe Burrow23.4projected FP
Bryce Young14.8projected FP
Caleb Williams16.5projected FP
Joe Burrow23.4projected FP
Josh Allen18.0projected FP