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 Josh Downs over Chris Godwin Jr.: 5.8 versus 5.5 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?
Josh Downs is the stronger immediate points option. Chris Godwin 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.
Chris Godwin Jr. projects for 5.5 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 3.5 FP. He is rostered in 52.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.39 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Josh Downs projects for 5.8 Standard points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 3.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 63.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.38 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 | Chris Godwin Jr. | Josh Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.2 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 17.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 54.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 53.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 21.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 20.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Chris Godwin Jr. | Josh Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.7 FPvs ATL | 5.8 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 5.5 FPvs CHI | 6.4 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | 5.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 6.0 FPvs DETHigher projection | 5.2 FPvs HOU |
| Week 12 | 5.0 FPvs CAR | 5.0 FPvs NYG |
| Week 13 | 5.4 FPvs LACHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 5.3 FPvs BAL | 5.3 FPvs PHI |
| Week 15 | 5.5 FPvs NOHigher projection | 5.2 FPvs TEN |
| Week 16 | 5.2 FPvs ATL | 5.2 FPvs CIN |
| Week 17 | 5.1 FPvs LARHigher projection | 4.7 FPvs CLE |
| Week 18 | 5.4 FPvs NOHigher projection | 5.3 FPvs JAC |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





Josh Downs5.8projected FP
Ryan Flournoy6.7projected FP
Josh Downs5.8projected FP
Khalil Shakir6.5projected FP
DeMario Douglas7.0projected FP
Josh Downs5.8projected FP
Caleb Douglas8.1projected FP
Josh Downs5.8projected 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