THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up DeMario Douglas over Brian Thomas Jr.: 6.9 versus 2.5 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
DeMario Douglas is the stronger immediate points option. Brian Thomas Jr. 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.
Brian Thomas Jr. projects for 2.5 Standard points against IND this week. His recent scoring average is 0.0 FP. He is rostered in 40.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.79 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
DeMario Douglas projects for 6.9 Standard points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 11.1 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 44.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.46 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 | Brian Thomas Jr. | DeMario Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 7.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 21.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 28.9 FP11/11 scheduled games projected | 67.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 10.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 25.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Brian Thomas Jr. | DeMario Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 2.5 FPvs IND | 6.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 2.5 FPvs BAL | 6.7 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 2.6 FPvs TEN | 7.6 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 2.5 FPvs NYGHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 2.7 FPvs TEN | 6.7 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 2.6 FPvs CHI | 7.8 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 2.5 FPvs PIT | 5.8 FPvs MINHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 2.6 FPvs HOU | 5.8 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 2.9 FPvs DAL | 6.8 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 2.8 FPvs WAS | 6.2 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 2.5 FPvs IND | 6.7 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





DeMario Douglas6.9projected FP
Keenan Allen5.7projected FP
DeMario Douglas6.9projected FP
Wan'Dale Robinson5.0projected FP
DeMario Douglas6.9projected FP
Josh Downs5.8projected FP
DeMario Douglas6.9projected FP
Ryan Flournoy6.7projected FP
Caleb Douglas8.1projected FP
Malik Washington6.3projected FP
Keon Coleman6.0projected FP
Khalil Shakir6.5projected FP
Caleb Douglas8.1projected FP
KC Concepcion Jr.5.9projected FP
Khalil Shakir6.5projected FP
Ryan Flournoy6.7projected FP
Antonio Williams5.8projected FP
Chris Godwin Jr.5.5projected FP
Antonio Williams5.8projected FP
Keon Coleman6.0projected FP
Keenan Allen5.7projected FP
Ryan Flournoy6.7projected FP
Malik Washington6.3projected FP
Ryan Flournoy6.7projected FP