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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: DJ Moore or Nico Collins?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Nico Collins

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Nico Collins over DJ Moore: 9.5 versus 7.9 projected FP in Standard. DJ Moore also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 4:52 AM ET ยท Standard

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Nico Collins is the stronger immediate points option. DJ Moore 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.

DJ Moore

DJ Moore projects for 7.9 Standard points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 12.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 91.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
7.9 FP
ESPN
8.5 FP
Sleeper
8.8 FP
FantasyPros
7.3 FP
Boosted Trees
7.2 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Nico Collins

Nico Collins projects for 9.5 Standard points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 4.3 FP. He is rostered in 98.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
9.5 FP
ESPN
9.2 FP
Sleeper
11.0 FP
FantasyPros
10.2 FP
Boosted Trees
12.2 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 4:30 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.

WindowDJ MooreNico Collins
Next 3 weeks28.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected28.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule96.5 FP10/10 scheduled games projected98.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1839.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected40.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekDJ MooreNico Collins
Week 97.9 FPvs MIN9.5 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 1010.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection9.2 FPvs CLE
Week 1110.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection10.0 FPvs IND
Week 128.8 FPvs KC9.6 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 139.8 FPvs NEHigher projection9.6 FPvs PIT
Week 149.9 FPvs GB10.4 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 1510.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection9.5 FPvs JAC
Week 169.3 FPvs DEN10.4 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 1710.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection9.5 FPvs GB
Week 1810.1 FPvs NYJ11.1 FPvs TENHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:58 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.

10.5 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 Nico Collins versus these pickups?

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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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WR ยท Week 9
Tee Higgins13.8projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase13.7projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Ja'Marr Chase13.7projected FP
Amon-Ra St. Brown12.5projected FP
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Amon-Ra St. Brown12.5projected FP
Justin Jefferson11.4projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Justin Jefferson11.4projected FP
Mike Evans10.4projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
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Jameson Williams10.0projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Jameson Williams10.0projected FP
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