THE ALTERNATIVE
Geno Smith
Stats & schedule ›13.3FF projected FP
24.1%rostered on ESPN-1.27 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Geno Smith or Tyler Shough?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Tyler Shough
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tyler Shough over Geno Smith: 16.8 versus 13.3 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Tyler Shough
Stats & schedule ›16.8FF projected FP
65.4%rostered on ESPN-0.22 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Tyler Shough is the stronger immediate points option. Geno Smith 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.
Geno Smith
Geno Smith projects for 13.3 Standard points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 17.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 24.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.27 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 13.3 FP -0.7vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 14.0 FP
- Sleeper
- 14.4 FP
- FantasyPros
- 14.3 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 11.4 FP
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Tyler Shough
Tyler Shough projects for 16.8 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 20.4 FP. He is rostered in 65.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.22 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 16.8 FP +1.5vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 15.3 FP
- Sleeper
- 14.7 FP
- FantasyPros
- 16.9 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 15.9 FP
- Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Geno Smith | Tyler Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 44.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 50.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 140.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed | 165.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 63.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 66.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Geno Smith | Tyler Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 13.3 FPvs KC | 16.8 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 17.0 FPvs BUFHigher projection | 16.6 FPvs CAR |
| Week 11 | 14.4 FPvs LAC | 16.7 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 18.0 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 17.3 FPvs CIN |
| Week 13 | BYE | 15.3 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 14.2 FPvs DEN | 16.3 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 19.4 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 14.4 FPvs TB |
| Week 16 | 15.5 FPvs NE | 21.2 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 12.1 FPvs MIN | 15.8 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 16.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection | 14.6 FPvs TB |
FORTIFIED FANTASY · TRADE DEADLINE
Before you make the deal.
What could Tyler Shough get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
Browse deadline trades ↗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 Tyler Shough versus these pickups?
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