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 Evan McPherson over Eddy Pineiro: 8.0 versus 7.5 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Evan McPherson is the stronger immediate points option. Evan McPherson 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.
Eddy Pineiro projects for 7.5 Standard points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 2.5 FP. He is rostered in 35.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.10 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Evan McPherson projects for 8.0 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 5.0 FP. He is rostered in 21.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 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 | Eddy Pineiro | Evan McPherson |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 21.1 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 24.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 67.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 79.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 26.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 31.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Eddy Pineiro | Evan McPherson |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 7.5 FPvs LV | 8.0 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.5 FPvs DAL | 8.3 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 6.2 FPvs MIN | 7.7 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 6.4 FPvs SEA | 8.1 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 6.2 FPvs NYG | 7.5 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 7.0 FPvs LAR | 7.6 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 6.7 FPvs LAC | 7.7 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 6.4 FPvs KC | 8.8 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 7.0 FPvs PHI | 7.7 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 6.8 FPvs ARI | 7.7 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Evan McPherson8.0projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Evan McPherson8.0projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Evan McPherson8.0projected FP
Wil Lutz8.1projected FP
Evan McPherson8.0projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Chase McLaughlin8.3projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Drew Stevens8.6projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP