Who should I pick up: Chase McLaughlin or Harrison Butker?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

Reception scoring does not change these projections. One comparison covers PPR, Half-PPR and Standard.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Chase McLaughlin

If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Chase McLaughlin over Harrison Butker: 8.9 versus 7.8 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Oct 30, 2:40 PM ET · Common scoring preset

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Chase McLaughlin

K · TB · vs ATL

Stats & schedule ›

8.9FF projected FP

Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET

40.3%rostered on ESPN+3.04 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Harrison Butker

K · KC · vs DEN

Stats & schedule ›

7.8FF projected FP

Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET

60.5%rostered on ESPN-1.73 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Chase McLaughlin is the stronger immediate points option. Chase McLaughlin 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.

Chase McLaughlin

Chase McLaughlin projects for 8.9 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 12.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 40.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 3.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.9 FP
ESPN: 9.5 FP
Sleeper: 8.6 FP
FantasyPros: 7.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 7.1 FP
Monte Carlo: 9.5 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · conditional on availability · central 80%: 2.7–17.8 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Harrison Butker

Harrison Butker projects for 7.8 Standard points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 7.0 FP. He is rostered in 60.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.73 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 7.8 FP
ESPN: 8.8 FP
Sleeper: 7.6 FP
FantasyPros: 7.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.2 FP
Monte Carlo: 8.7 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · conditional on availability · central 80%: 2.2–16.5 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster data as of Oct 30, 2:30 PM ET / Oct 30, 2:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Chase McLaughlin	Harrison Butker
Next 3 weeks	17.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	25.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	88.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	96.2 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	36.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	35.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Chase McLaughlin	Harrison Butker
Week 8	8.9 FPvs ATLHigher projection	7.8 FPvs DEN
Week 9	8.1 FPvs CHI	9.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 10	BYE	8.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 11	8.2 FPvs DET	9.0 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 12	9.1 FPvs CARHigher projection	8.8 FPvs BUF
Week 13	9.1 FPvs LACHigher projection	8.6 FPvs LAR
Week 14	8.9 FPvs BALHigher projection	8.7 FPvs CIN
Week 15	9.3 FPvs NOHigher projection	8.7 FPvs NE
Week 16	9.1 FPvs ATL	9.5 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 17	9.1 FPvs LARHigher projection	8.5 FPvs LAC
Week 18	9.1 FPvs NOHigher projection	8.8 FPvs LV

Outlook updated Oct 30, 2:49 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · K

More options. The same scale.

FF–Monte Carlo midpoint order within this pickup pool. The window connects two estimates; it is not a confidence interval. Rankings may differ from the FF points-only call above.

8.8 FP11.1 FP

Will ReichardK · 93.2% rostered
10.1
Tyler BassK · 60.9% rostered
10.1
Chris BoswellK · 78.6% rostered
10.0
Brandon AubreyK · 96.3% rostered
9.8
Spencer ShraderK · 86.4% rostered
9.5

What about Chase McLaughlin versus these pickups?

K · Week 8

Chase McLaughlin8.9projected FP

Matt Gay8.5projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗K · Week 8

Brandon Aubrey9.5projected FP

Chase McLaughlin8.9projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗K · Week 8

Chad Ryland8.4projected FP

Chase McLaughlin8.9projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗K · Week 8

Cam Little9.8projected FP

Chase McLaughlin8.9projected FP

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Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

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Cam Little9.8projected FP

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