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 10 points, pick up Patrick Mahomes II over Tyler Shough: 18.4 versus 18.3 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?
Patrick Mahomes II is the stronger immediate points option. Tyler Shough 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.
Patrick Mahomes II projects for 18.4 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 16.0 FP. He is rostered in 92.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.10 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Tyler Shough projects for 18.3 Standard points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 16.8 FP. He is rostered in 70.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.39 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 | Patrick Mahomes II | Tyler Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 57.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 51.8 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 166.7 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected | 148.9 FP9/9 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 75.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 65.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Patrick Mahomes II | Tyler Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | 18.4 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 18.3 FPvs CAR |
| Week 11 | 21.4 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 16.9 FPvs CHI |
| Week 12 | 17.8 FPvs BUFHigher projection | 16.7 FPvs CIN |
| Week 13 | 15.3 FPvs LAR | 15.4 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 18.3 FPvs CINHigher projection | 16.5 FPvs CAR |
| Week 15 | 19.0 FPvs NEHigher projection | 13.7 FPvs TB |
| Week 16 | 16.5 FPvs SF | 20.9 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 18.3 FPvs LACHigher projection | 16.6 FPvs ATL |
| Week 18 | 21.8 FPvs LVHigher projection | 14.0 FPvs TB |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 10





Matthew Stafford17.9projected FP
Patrick Mahomes II18.4projected FP
Dak Prescott17.5projected FP
Patrick Mahomes II18.4projected FP
Bryce Young18.9projected FP
Patrick Mahomes II18.4projected FP
Patrick Mahomes II18.4projected FP
C.J. Stroud19.1projected FP
Drake Maye24.4projected FP
Jared Goff17.3projected FP
Dak Prescott17.5projected FP
Jared Goff17.3projected FP
Brock Purdy23.8projected FP
Joe Burrow22.2projected FP
Kirk Cousins15.1projected FP
Tyler Shough18.3projected FP
C.J. Stroud19.1projected FP
Kirk Cousins15.1projected FP
C.J. Stroud19.1projected FP
Tyler Shough18.3projected FP
Dak Prescott17.5projected FP
Drake Maye24.4projected FP
Brock Purdy23.8projected FP
Trevor Lawrence20.6projected FP