THE ALTERNATIVE
J.J. McCarthy
Stats & schedule ›15.0FF projected FP
32.4%rostered on ESPN+0.71 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: J.J. McCarthy or Kirk Cousins?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Kirk Cousins
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Kirk Cousins over J.J. McCarthy: 16.3 versus 15.0 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
Making a claim or setting your lineup?
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What could Kirk Cousins get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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Kirk Cousins
Stats & schedule ›16.3FF projected FP
62.7%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Kirk Cousins is the stronger immediate points option. J.J. McCarthy 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.
J.J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy projects for 15.0 Standard points against PHI this week. His recent scoring average is 13.3 FP. He is rostered in 32.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.71 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 15.0 FP -2.5vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 17.5 FP
- Sleeper
- 14.8 FP
- FantasyPros
- 15.7 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 17.5 FP
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Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins projects for 16.3 Standard points against SF this week. His recent scoring average is 22.4 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 62.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 16.3 FP +1.4vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 14.9 FP
- Sleeper
- 16.8 FP
- FantasyPros
- 16.0 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 13.9 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | J.J. McCarthy | Kirk Cousins |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 47.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 42.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 158.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 147.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed |
| Weeks 15–18 | 68.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 76.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | J.J. McCarthy | Kirk Cousins |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 15.0 FPvs PHI | 16.3 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 18.3 FPvs WASHigher projection | 14.6 FPvs SEA |
| Week 11 | 14.0 FPvs JACHigher projection | 11.3 FPvs DEN |
| Week 12 | 17.4 FPvs INDHigher projection | 11.5 FPvs CLE |
| Week 13 | 14.0 FPvs SFHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 11.5 FPvs SEA | 17.2 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 14.3 FPvs CLE | 17.2 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 19.2 FPvs DETHigher projection | 19.1 FPvs TEN |
| Week 17 | 18.7 FPvs DAL | 23.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 15.7 FPvs PHI | 17.0 FPvs KCHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
17.7 FP23.3 FP
Joe BurrowQB · 99.2% rostered23.3
Brock PurdyQB · 98.7% rostered22.0
Dak PrescottQB · 93.0% rostered20.7
Jared GoffQB · 92.1% rostered20.2
Jayden DanielsQB · 95.3% rostered19.6
What about Kirk Cousins versus these pickups?
QB · Week 9Kirk Cousins16.3projected FP
Malik Willis19.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Kirk Cousins16.3projected FP
Kyler Murray9.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9
Jordan Love16.4projected FPKirk Cousins16.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Kirk Cousins16.3projected FP
C.J. Stroud16.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Kirk Cousins16.3projected FPMalik Willis19.1projected FPKirk Cousins16.3projected FPKyler Murray9.2projected FPJordan Love16.4projected FPKirk Cousins16.3projected FPKirk Cousins16.3projected FPC.J. Stroud16.0projected FPMore QB pickup decisions
QB · Week 9Brock Purdy22.0projected FP
Drake Maye19.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Drake Maye19.0projected FPJared Goff20.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9
Caleb Williams17.5projected FPJordan Love16.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Brock Purdy22.0projected FPJared Goff20.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Brock Purdy22.0projected FPJoe Burrow23.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Brock Purdy22.0projected FP
Josh Allen18.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Joe Burrow23.3projected FPJosh Allen18.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9Caleb Williams17.5projected FP
Geno Smith13.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Brock Purdy22.0projected FPDrake Maye19.0projected FPDrake Maye19.0projected FPJared Goff20.2projected FPCaleb Williams17.5projected FPJordan Love16.4projected FPBrock Purdy22.0projected FPJared Goff20.2projected FPBrock Purdy22.0projected FPJoe Burrow23.3projected FPBrock Purdy22.0projected FPJosh Allen18.0projected FPJoe Burrow23.3projected FPJosh Allen18.0projected FPCaleb Williams17.5projected FPGeno Smith13.3projected FP