THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
The displayed FF scores are tied. Kyle McCord gets the tiebreaker: FF is +2.2 FP versus ESPN, compared with -0.6 for Jacoby Brissett. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

FORTIFIED FANTASY ยท TRADE DEADLINE
What could Jacoby Brissett get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
Browse deadline trades โTHE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Kyle McCord is the stronger immediate points option. Kyle McCord 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.
Jacoby Brissett projects for 13.3 Standard points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 10.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 14.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.42 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Kyle McCord projects for 13.3 Standard points against IND this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 0.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.42 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 | Jacoby Brissett | Kyle McCord |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 37.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 24.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 67.9 FP8/8 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed | 28.5 FP4/9 scheduled games projected ยท partial |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 24.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | Unavailable0/4 scheduled games projected ยท partial |
| Week | Jacoby Brissett | Kyle McCord |
|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | 13.3 FPvs LAC | 13.3 FPvs IND |
| Week 11 | 12.2 FPvs CARHigher projection | 4.7 FPvs BUF |
| Week 12 | 12.4 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 6.0 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 13 | BYE | 4.5 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.7 FPvs TB | Unavailablevs CHI |
| Week 15 | 5.3 FPvs PIT | Unavailablevs GB |
| Week 16 | 6.7 FPvs CLE | Unavailablevs LAC |
| Week 17 | 6.6 FPvs CIN | Unavailablevs BUF |
| Week 18 | 5.6 FPvs PIT | Unavailablevs NE |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 10





Kyle McCord13.3projected FP
Justin Herbert12.7projected FP
Kyle McCord13.3projected FP
Michael Penix Jr.12.6projected FP
Kyle McCord13.3projected FP
Daniel Jones12.1projected FP
Kyle McCord13.3projected FP
Cam Ward11.7projected FP
Josh Allen25.4projected FP
Drake Maye24.6projected FP
Drake Maye24.6projected FP
Brock Purdy23.9projected FP
Brock Purdy23.9projected FP
Joe Burrow22.3projected FP
Joe Burrow22.3projected FP
Trevor Lawrence21.1projected FP
Trevor Lawrence21.1projected FP
Jayden Daniels19.7projected FP
Jayden Daniels19.7projected FP
Bryce Young19.2projected FP
Bryce Young19.2projected FP
C.J. Stroud19.1projected FP
C.J. Stroud19.1projected FP
Patrick Mahomes II18.3projected FP