THIS-WEEK PICKUP

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 Gardner Minshew II over Joe Milton III: 10.4 versus 9.0 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

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THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
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.
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 gain of 0.05 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Gardner Minshew II | Joe Milton III |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 36.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 20.2 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 127.7 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed | 115.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 60.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 48.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Gardner Minshew II | Joe Milton III |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 10.4 FPvs SEAHigher projection | 9.0 FPvs NYG |
| Week 10 | 13.1 FPvs LARHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 11 | 12.5 FPvs KCHigher projection | 11.2 FPvs PIT |
| Week 12 | 16.6 FPvs WASHigher projection | 15.8 FPvs DAL |
| Week 13 | 14.6 FPvs PHI | 16.3 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | BYE | 14.9 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 15.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection | 9.9 FPvs SEA |
| Week 16 | 15.3 FPvs NOHigher projection | 13.1 FPvs HOU |
| Week 17 | 16.6 FPvs LVHigher projection | 11.3 FPvs SF |
| Week 18 | 13.3 FPvs SF | 14.0 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Baker Mayfield12.0projected FP
Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FP
Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FP
Kyler Murray9.2projected FP
Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FP
Justin Herbert12.1projected FP
Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FP
Deshaun Watson8.1projected FP
Brock Purdy22.1projected FP
Drake Maye19.0projected FP
Drake Maye19.0projected FP
Jared Goff20.2projected FP
Caleb Williams17.5projected FP
Jordan Love16.4projected FP
Brock Purdy22.1projected FP
Jared Goff20.2projected FP
Brock Purdy22.1projected FP
Joe Burrow23.3projected FP
Brock Purdy22.1projected FP
Josh Allen18.0projected FP
Joe Burrow23.3projected FP
Josh Allen18.0projected FP
Caleb Williams17.5projected FP
Geno Smith13.3projected FP