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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Denzel Boston or Keenan Allen?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Denzel Boston

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Denzel Boston over Keenan Allen: 6.8 versus 6.3 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 6:38 AM ET ยท Standard

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Denzel Boston is the stronger immediate points option. Keenan Allen 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.

Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston projects for 6.8 Standard points against NO this week. His recent scoring average is 2.6 FP. He is rostered in 78.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.15 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.8 FP
ESPN
8.8 FP
Sleeper
8.0 FP
FantasyPros
6.9 FP
Boosted Trees
9.8 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen projects for 6.3 Standard points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 6.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 41.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.10 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.3 FP
ESPN
5.5 FP
Sleeper
6.1 FP
FantasyPros
5.6 FP
Boosted Trees
5.6 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 6:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 6:30 AM 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.

WindowDenzel BostonKeenan Allen
Next 3 weeks14.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye17.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule64.6 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye47.8 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1828.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected20.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekDenzel BostonKeenan Allen
Week 96.8 FPvs NOHigher projection6.3 FPvs DAL
Week 107.5 FPvs HOUHigher projection5.7 FPvs MIA
Week 11BYE5.5 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 127.8 FPvs LVHigher projection5.2 FPvs NYG
Week 137.2 FPvs CINHigher projectionBYE
Week 146.9 FPvs ATLHigher projection5.2 FPvs PHI
Week 157.0 FPvs NYGHigher projection5.6 FPvs TEN
Week 166.9 FPvs BALHigher projection5.1 FPvs CIN
Week 177.3 FPvs INDHigher projection4.5 FPvs CLE
Week 187.1 FPvs CINHigher projection4.8 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Nov 3, 6:43 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR

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.

10.6 FP15.7 FP
  1. Puka NacuaWR ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.7
  2. CeeDee LambWR ยท 99.8% rostered
    14.2
  3. Tee HigginsWR ยท 97.4% rostered
    13.8
  4. Ja'Marr ChaseWR ยท 99.9% rostered
    13.7
  5. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR ยท 99.8% rostered
    12.5
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What about Denzel Boston versus these pickups?

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Denzel Boston6.8projected FP
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Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

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Garrett Wilson7.2projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Antonio Williams5.0projected FP
Chris Godwin Jr.4.7projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Caleb Douglas7.1projected FP
Malik Washington6.6projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Jalen Coker7.6projected FP
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Antonio Williams5.0projected FP
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