Who should I pick up: Evan McPherson or Joey Slye?

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 8 points, pick up Evan McPherson over Joey Slye: 9.2 versus 7.0 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Oct 31, 2:04 PM ET · Common scoring preset

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Evan McPherson

K · CIN · vs TEN

Stats & schedule ›

9.2FF projected FP

Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET

22.3%rostered on ESPN+0.11 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Joey Slye

K · TEN · vs CIN

Stats & schedule ›

7.0FF projected FP

Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET

0.4%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Evan McPherson is the stronger immediate points option. Joey Slye 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.

Evan McPherson

Evan McPherson projects for 9.2 Standard points against TEN this week. His recent scoring average is 6.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 22.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 9.2 FP
ESPN: 8.3 FP
Sleeper: 9.4 FP
FantasyPros: 8.8 FP
FF median: 8.2 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.1 FP
Monte Carlo: 8.0 FP

FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 5.2–12.6 FP · middle 80%: 2.3–17.4 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 2.0–15.2 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Joey Slye

Joey Slye projects for 7.0 Standard points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 9.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 0.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 7.0 FP
ESPN: 6.1 FP
Sleeper: 6.6 FP
FantasyPros: 5.9 FP
FF median: 6.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 7.9 FP
Monte Carlo: 6.0 FP

FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 4.0–9.5 FP · middle 80%: 2.1–13.1 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 1.8–11.3 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster data as of Oct 31, 1:30 PM ET / Oct 31, 1:30 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	Evan McPherson	Joey Slye
Next 3 weeks	26.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	14.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	91.3 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected	71.5 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	33.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	29.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Evan McPherson	Joey Slye
Week 8	9.2 FPvs TENHigher projection	7.0 FPvs CIN
Week 9	8.5 FPvs ATLHigher projection	BYE
Week 10	8.5 FPvs PITHigher projection	7.0 FPvs JAC
Week 11	8.2 FPvs WASHigher projection	7.1 FPvs DAL
Week 12	8.2 FPvs NOHigher projection	6.9 FPvs JAC
Week 13	7.8 FPvs CLEHigher projection	7.3 FPvs WAS
Week 14	7.9 FPvs KCHigher projection	6.4 FPvs DET
Week 15	8.0 FPvs CARHigher projection	7.8 FPvs IND
Week 16	9.0 FPvs INDHigher projection	7.2 FPvs LV
Week 17	8.0 FPvs BALHigher projection	7.4 FPvs PIT
Week 18	8.0 FPvs CLEHigher projection	7.4 FPvs HOU

Outlook updated Oct 31, 2:18 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · K

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.

2.3 FP18.9 FP

Cam LittleK · 67.0% rostered
10.1
Brandon AubreyK · 96.4% rostered
9.9
Tyler BassK · 62.3% rostered
9.8
Chris BoswellK · 79.0% rostered
9.7
Evan McPhersonK · 22.3% rostered
9.2

What about Evan McPherson versus these pickups?

K · Week 8

Chad Ryland8.6projected FP

Evan McPherson9.2projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗K · Week 8

Evan McPherson9.2projected FP

Matt Gay8.1projected FP

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Evan McPherson9.2projected FP

Spencer Shrader8.8projected FP

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Evan McPherson9.2projected FP

Tyler Loop8.0projected 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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