THE ALTERNATIVE
A.J. Brown
Stats & schedule ›6.5FF projected FP
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94.2%rostered on ESPN-0.39 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: A.J. Brown or Jakobi Meyers?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Jakobi Meyers
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Jakobi Meyers over A.J. Brown: 6.6 versus 6.5 projected FP in Standard. A.J. Brown also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Jakobi Meyers
Stats & schedule ›6.6FF projected FP
68.4%rostered on ESPN+0.15 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Jakobi Meyers is the stronger immediate points option. Jakobi Meyers is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a WR 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.
A.J. Brown
A.J. Brown projects for 6.5 Standard points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 3.8 FP. He is rostered in 94.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.39 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 6.5 FP
- Sleeper
- 8.7 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.0 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 12.1 FP
Jakobi Meyers
Jakobi Meyers projects for 6.6 Standard points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 5.3 FP. He is rostered in 68.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.15 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 6.6 FP
- ESPN
- 7.5 FP
- Sleeper
- 6.0 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.6 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.4 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | A.J. Brown | Jakobi Meyers |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 22.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 72.8 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 75.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 32.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 31.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | A.J. Brown | Jakobi Meyers |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.5 FPvs GB | 6.6 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 9.3 FPvs DETHigher projection | 8.2 FPvs TEN |
| Week 11 | BYE | 7.2 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 8.3 FPvs LACHigher projection | 8.2 FPvs TEN |
| Week 13 | 9.3 FPvs BUFHigher projection | 7.3 FPvs CHI |
| Week 14 | 7.0 FPvs MIN | 7.1 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 7.2 FPvs KC | 7.6 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 8.6 FPvs NYJHigher projection | 8.2 FPvs DAL |
| Week 17 | 7.7 FPvs DEN | 7.8 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 8.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 7.4 FPvs IND |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
10.8 FP15.9 FP
Puka NacuaWR · 99.9% rostered15.9
CeeDee LambWR · 99.9% rostered14.1
Tee HigginsWR · 98.1% rostered14.0
Ja'Marr ChaseWR · 99.9% rostered13.8
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 99.9% rostered12.9
What about Jakobi Meyers versus these pickups?
WR · Week 9
Keenan Allen6.7projected FPJakobi Meyers6.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Jakobi Meyers6.6projected FP
Malik Washington6.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Jakobi Meyers6.6projected FP
Denzel Boston6.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Jakobi Meyers6.6projected FP
Josh Downs6.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Keenan Allen6.7projected FPJakobi Meyers6.6projected FPJakobi Meyers6.6projected FPMalik Washington6.8projected FPJakobi Meyers6.6projected FPDenzel Boston6.9projected FPJakobi Meyers6.6projected FPJosh Downs6.9projected FPMore WR pickup decisions
WR · Week 9Puka Nacua15.9projected FPCeeDee Lamb14.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9CeeDee Lamb14.1projected FPTee Higgins14.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Tee Higgins14.0projected FPJa'Marr Chase13.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Ja'Marr Chase13.8projected FPAmon-Ra St. Brown12.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Amon-Ra St. Brown12.9projected FP
Justin Jefferson11.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Justin Jefferson11.8projected FP
Jameson Williams10.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Jameson Williams10.4projected FP
Nico Collins9.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗WR · Week 9Nico Collins9.6projected FP
Zay Flowers9.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Puka Nacua15.9projected FPCeeDee Lamb14.1projected FPCeeDee Lamb14.1projected FPTee Higgins14.0projected FPTee Higgins14.0projected FPJa'Marr Chase13.8projected FPJa'Marr Chase13.8projected FPAmon-Ra St. Brown12.9projected FPAmon-Ra St. Brown12.9projected FPJustin Jefferson11.8projected FPJustin Jefferson11.8projected FPJameson Williams10.4projected FPJameson Williams10.4projected FPNico Collins9.6projected FPNico Collins9.6projected FPZay Flowers9.3projected FP