THE ALTERNATIVE
Deshaun Watson
Stats & schedule ›8.1FF projected FP
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11.1%rostered on ESPN-0.77 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Deshaun Watson or Joe Milton III?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Joe Milton III
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Joe Milton III over Deshaun Watson: 9.0 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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What could Joe Milton III get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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Joe Milton III
Stats & schedule ›9.0FF projected FP
3.9%rostered on ESPN+0.55 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Joe Milton III is the stronger immediate points option. Joe Milton III 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 11.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.77 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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Joe Milton III
Joe Milton III projects for 9.0 Standard points against NYG this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 3.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.55 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 9.0 FP -4.7vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 13.7 FP
- Sleeper
- 11.8 FP
- FantasyPros
- 14.0 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Deshaun Watson | Joe Milton III |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 22.4 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 20.2 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 86.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 115.5 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed |
| Weeks 15–18 | 35.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 48.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Deshaun Watson | Joe Milton III |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.1 FPvs NO | 9.0 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 14.3 FPvs HOUHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 11 | BYE | 11.2 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 10.4 FPvs LV | 15.8 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 9.0 FPvs CIN | 16.3 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 8.7 FPvs ATL | 14.9 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 9.0 FPvs NYG | 9.9 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 8.3 FPvs BAL | 13.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 9.9 FPvs IND | 11.3 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 8.6 FPvs CIN | 14.0 FPvs NYGHigher 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% rostered22.1
Dak PrescottQB · 92.9% rostered20.7
Jared GoffQB · 92.0% rostered20.2
Jayden DanielsQB · 95.2% rostered19.6
What about Joe Milton III versus these pickups?
QB · Week 9
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Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Joe Milton III9.0projected FP
Baker Mayfield12.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Joe Milton III9.0projected FP
Justin Herbert12.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Kyler Murray9.2projected FPJoe Milton III9.0projected FPJoe Milton III9.0projected FPGardner Minshew II10.4projected FPJoe Milton III9.0projected FPBaker Mayfield12.0projected FPJoe Milton III9.0projected FPJustin Herbert12.1projected FPMore QB pickup decisions
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Patrick Mahomes II19.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Patrick Mahomes II19.4projected FP
Malik Willis19.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Malik Willis19.1projected FP
Drake Maye19.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Drake Maye19.0projected FP
Matthew Stafford18.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Joe Burrow23.3projected FPBrock Purdy22.1projected FPBrock Purdy22.1projected FPDak Prescott20.7projected FPDak Prescott20.7projected FPJared Goff20.2projected FPJared Goff20.2projected FPJayden Daniels19.6projected FPJayden Daniels19.6projected FPPatrick Mahomes II19.4projected FPPatrick Mahomes II19.4projected FPMalik Willis19.1projected FPMalik Willis19.1projected FPDrake Maye19.0projected FPDrake Maye19.0projected FPMatthew Stafford18.4projected FP