THE ALTERNATIVE
Deshaun Watson
Stats & schedule ›8.1FF projected FP
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10.9%rostered on ESPN-0.27 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Deshaun Watson or Gardner Minshew II?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Gardner Minshew II
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Gardner Minshew II over Deshaun Watson: 10.4 versus 8.1 projected FP. Deshaun Watson also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
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Before you make the deal.
What could Gardner Minshew II get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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Gardner Minshew II
Stats & schedule ›10.4FF projected FP
3.1%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Gardner Minshew II is the stronger immediate points option. Gardner Minshew II 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.
Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson projects for 8.1 Standard points against NO this week. His recent scoring average is 12.9 FP. He is rostered in 10.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.27 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
- 8.1 FP
- Sleeper
- 0.0 FP
- FantasyPros
- 0.0 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 15.7 FP
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Gardner Minshew II
Gardner Minshew II projects for 10.4 Standard points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 9.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 3.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 10.4 FP -1.3vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 11.7 FP
- Sleeper
- 10.4 FP
- FantasyPros
- 12.4 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Deshaun Watson | Gardner Minshew II |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 22.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 36.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 86.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 127.7 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 14 · cover needed |
| Weeks 15–18 | 35.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 60.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Deshaun Watson | Gardner Minshew II |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.1 FPvs NO | 10.4 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 14.3 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 13.1 FPvs LAR |
| Week 11 | BYE | 12.5 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 10.4 FPvs LV | 16.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 9.0 FPvs CIN | 14.6 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 8.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 15 | 9.0 FPvs NYG | 15.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 8.3 FPvs BAL | 15.3 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 9.9 FPvs IND | 16.6 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 8.6 FPvs CIN | 13.3 FPvs SFHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
17.7 FP23.3 FP
Joe BurrowQB · 99.2% rostered23.3
Brock PurdyQB · 98.7% rostered22.0
Dak PrescottQB · 93.0% rostered20.7
Jared GoffQB · 92.1% rostered20.2
Jayden DanielsQB · 95.3% rostered19.6
What about Gardner Minshew II versus these pickups?
QB · Week 9
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Kyler Murray9.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FP
Joe Milton III9.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FP
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Caleb Williams17.5projected FP
Jordan Love16.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Brock Purdy22.0projected FPJared Goff20.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Brock Purdy22.0projected FPJoe Burrow23.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Brock Purdy22.0projected FP
Josh Allen18.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Joe Burrow23.3projected FPJosh Allen18.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Caleb Williams17.5projected FP
Geno Smith13.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Brock Purdy22.0projected FPDrake Maye19.0projected FPDrake Maye19.0projected FPJared Goff20.2projected FPCaleb Williams17.5projected FPJordan Love16.4projected FPBrock Purdy22.0projected FPJared Goff20.2projected FPBrock Purdy22.0projected FPJoe Burrow23.3projected FPBrock Purdy22.0projected FPJosh Allen18.0projected FPJoe Burrow23.3projected FPJosh Allen18.0projected FPCaleb Williams17.5projected FPGeno Smith13.3projected FP