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Week 92026 ยท K ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Ka'imi Fairbairn or Spencer Shrader?

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: Ka'imi Fairbairn

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Ka'imi Fairbairn over Spencer Shrader: 9.3 versus 8.6 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 4:48 PM ET ยท Common scoring preset

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Ka'imi Fairbairn is the stronger immediate points option. Ka'imi Fairbairn 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.

Ka'imi Fairbairn

Ka'imi Fairbairn projects for 9.3 Standard points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 11.0 FP. He is rostered in 82.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.13 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
9.3 FP -0.5vs ESPN
ESPN
9.8 FP
Sleeper
9.0 FP
FantasyPros
8.7 FP
Boosted Trees
8.4 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Spencer Shrader

Spencer Shrader projects for 8.6 Standard points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 4.3 FP. He is rostered in 83.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.66 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
8.6 FP -2.3vs ESPN
ESPN
10.9 FP
Sleeper
9.7 FP
FantasyPros
8.5 FP
Boosted Trees
9.4 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 6, 4:30 PM ET / Nov 6, 4:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowKa'imi FairbairnSpencer Shrader
Next 3 weeks28.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected27.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule94.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected79.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1836.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected35.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekKa'imi FairbairnSpencer Shrader
Week 99.3 FPvs LACHigher projection8.6 FPvs DAL
Week 108.9 FPvs CLE9.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 1110.6 FPvs INDHigher projection9.3 FPvs HOU
Week 129.5 FPvs BALHigher projection8.2 FPvs NYG
Week 139.7 FPvs PITHigher projectionBYE
Week 149.6 FPvs WASHigher projection8.9 FPvs PHI
Week 159.2 FPvs JACHigher projection9.0 FPvs TEN
Week 169.4 FPvs PHI9.4 FPvs CIN
Week 178.3 FPvs GB8.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 189.7 FPvs TENHigher projection8.2 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Nov 6, 4:50 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

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.

7.6 FP10.6 FP
  1. Brandon AubreyK ยท 97.9% rostered
    10.6
  2. Tyler BassK ยท 75.9% rostered
    10.0
  3. Ka'imi FairbairnK ยท 82.3% rostered
    9.3
  4. Jake BatesK ยท 51.4% rostered
    9.2
  5. Matt GayK ยท 57.8% rostered
    9.1
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What about Ka'imi Fairbairn versus these pickups?

K ยท Week 9
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
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More K pickup decisions

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.

K ยท Week 9
Brandon Aubrey10.6projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Drew Stevens8.8projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Drew Stevens8.8projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Cairo Santos8.8projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Cairo Santos8.8projected FP
Will Reichard8.7projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Will Reichard8.7projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Harrison Butker8.5projected FP
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