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Week 92026 ยท K ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Eddy Pineiro or Evan McPherson?

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: Evan McPherson

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.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 11:50 AM ET ยท Common scoring preset

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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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

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.

FF projection
7.5 FP -0.8vs ESPN
ESPN
8.3 FP
Sleeper
8.5 FP
FantasyPros
8.7 FP
Boosted Trees
10.2 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Evan McPherson

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.

FF projection
8.0 FP +0.4vs ESPN
ESPN
7.6 FP
Sleeper
9.3 FP
FantasyPros
8.3 FP
Boosted Trees
8.2 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowEddy PineiroEvan McPherson
Next 3 weeks21.1 FP3/3 scheduled games projected24.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule67.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected79.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1826.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected31.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekEddy PineiroEvan McPherson
Week 97.5 FPvs LV8.0 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 107.5 FPvs DAL8.3 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 116.2 FPvs MIN7.7 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 126.4 FPvs SEA8.1 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 136.2 FPvs NYG7.5 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 147.0 FPvs LAR7.6 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 156.7 FPvs LAC7.7 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 166.4 FPvs KC8.8 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 177.0 FPvs PHI7.7 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 186.8 FPvs ARI7.7 FPvs CLEHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:01 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

7.6 FP10.7 FP
  1. Brandon AubreyK ยท 98.0% rostered
    10.7
  2. Tyler BassK ยท 76.2% rostered
    9.7
  3. Ka'imi FairbairnK ยท 82.5% rostered
    9.3
  4. Jake BatesK ยท 51.6% rostered
    9.2
  5. Matt GayK ยท 57.7% rostered
    9.1
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What about Evan McPherson versus these pickups?

K ยท Week 9
Evan McPherson8.0projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Evan McPherson8.0projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Evan McPherson8.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Wil Lutz8.1projected FP
Evan McPherson8.0projected FP
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More K pickup decisions

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.

K ยท Week 9
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Chase McLaughlin8.3projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Drew Stevens8.6projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
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