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 Pat Freiermuth over Chig Okonkwo: 5.6 versus 4.7 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?
Pat Freiermuth is the stronger immediate points option. Chig Okonkwo is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a TE 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.
Chig Okonkwo projects for 4.7 Standard points against PHI this week. His recent scoring average is 6.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 13.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.50 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Pat Freiermuth projects for 5.6 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 6.5 FP. He is rostered in 49.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.45 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 | Chig Okonkwo | Pat Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 13.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 11.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 51.6 FP11/11 scheduled games projected | 57.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 18.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 23.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Chig Okonkwo | Pat Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 4.7 FPvs PHI | 5.6 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 4.4 FPvs LARHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 10 | 4.7 FPvs NYG | 5.8 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 4.8 FPvs CIN | 5.7 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.3 FPvs ARI | 5.3 FPvs DEN |
| Week 13 | 4.9 FPvs TEN | 5.7 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.6 FPvs HOU | 5.6 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 4.7 FPvs ATL | 5.9 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 3.8 FPvs MIN | 5.7 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 4.7 FPvs JAC | 6.1 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.1 FPvs DAL | 5.8 FPvs BALHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE





Mason Taylor6.1projected FP
Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki5.6projected FP
Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FP
Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FP
Brenton Strange6.6projected FP
Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FP
Tyler Higbee4.6projected FP
Chig Okonkwo4.7projected FP
Tyler Higbee4.6projected FP
Mason Taylor6.1projected FP
Mike Gesicki5.6projected FP
Brenton Strange6.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki5.6projected FP
Brenton Strange6.6projected FP
Chig Okonkwo4.7projected FP
Chig Okonkwo4.7projected FP
Mason Taylor6.1projected FP
Michael Mayer4.0projected FP
Mike Gesicki5.6projected FP
Michael Mayer4.0projected FP
Tyler Higbee4.6projected FP
Brenton Strange6.6projected FP
Mason Taylor6.1projected FP