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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Juwan Johnson

The displayed FF scores are tied. Juwan Johnson gets the tiebreaker: FF is +0.3 FP versus ESPN, compared with +0.1 for Dalton Schultz. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 1:17 PM ET ยท Standard

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Juwan Johnson is the stronger immediate points option. Dalton Schultz 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.

Dalton Schultz

Dalton Schultz projects for 4.6 Standard points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 3.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 24.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.13 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
4.6 FP
ESPN
4.5 FP
Sleeper
4.5 FP
FantasyPros
4.6 FP
Boosted Trees
5.2 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Juwan Johnson

Juwan Johnson projects for 4.6 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 0.3 FP. He is rostered in 49.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.33 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
4.6 FP
ESPN
4.3 FP
Sleeper
6.0 FP
FantasyPros
6.0 FP
Boosted Trees
5.9 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 12:30 PM ET / Nov 3, 12:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowDalton SchultzJuwan Johnson
Next 3 weeks14.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected13.4 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule48.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected43.8 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1818.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected17.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekDalton SchultzJuwan Johnson
Week 94.6 FPvs LAC4.6 FPvs CLE
Week 104.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection4.3 FPvs CAR
Week 115.2 FPvs INDHigher projection4.5 FPvs CHI
Week 124.9 FPvs BALHigher projection4.5 FPvs CIN
Week 134.6 FPvs PITHigher projection3.9 FPvs GB
Week 145.7 FPvs WASHigher projection4.2 FPvs CAR
Week 154.7 FPvs JACHigher projection4.2 FPvs TB
Week 164.5 FPvs PHI5.1 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 174.2 FPvs GB4.2 FPvs ATL
Week 185.3 FPvs TENHigher projection4.3 FPvs TB

Outlook updated Nov 3, 1:21 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

7.3 FP11.3 FP
  1. George KittleTE ยท 97.8% rostered
    11.3
  2. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    11.0
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.8% rostered
    8.5
  4. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 94.6% rostered
    8.2
  5. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.3% rostered
    7.7
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What about Juwan Johnson versus these pickups?

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Chig Okonkwo4.6projected FP
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