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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Dylan Sampson or Jordan Mason?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Jordan Mason

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Jordan Mason over Dylan Sampson: 7.4 versus 6.2 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 4, 8:25 AM ET ยท Standard

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Jordan Mason is the stronger immediate points option. Dylan Sampson is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a RB 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.

Dylan Sampson

Dylan Sampson projects for 6.2 Standard points against NO this week. His recent scoring average is 7.3 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 13.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.81 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.2 FP
ESPN
4.9 FP
Sleeper
6.3 FP
FantasyPros
5.4 FP
Boosted Trees
3.8 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Jordan Mason

Jordan Mason projects for 7.4 Standard points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 4.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 63.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 4.18 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
7.4 FP
ESPN
7.0 FP
Sleeper
6.8 FP
FantasyPros
7.4 FP
Boosted Trees
8.4 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 4, 8:30 AM ET / Nov 4, 8:30 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.

WindowDylan SampsonJordan Mason
Next 3 weeks10.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed19.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule45.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed67.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1819.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected26.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekDylan SampsonJordan Mason
Week 96.2 FPvs NO7.4 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 104.7 FPvs HOU6.5 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 11BYE5.9 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 125.4 FPvs LV6.9 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 134.9 FPvs CIN7.9 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 144.7 FPvs ATL6.4 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 154.8 FPvs NYG6.8 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 164.3 FPvs BAL6.4 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 175.2 FPvs IND6.5 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 184.8 FPvs CIN6.4 FPvs CHIHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 4, 8:33 AM 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.

11.8 FP22.6 FP
  1. Jahmyr GibbsRB ยท 99.9% rostered
    22.6
  2. Kenneth Walker IIIRB ยท 99.9% rostered
    18.8
  3. Bijan RobinsonRB ยท 99.9% rostered
    16.6
  4. James Cook IIIRB ยท 99.9% rostered
    14.9
  5. Bhayshul TutenRB ยท 93.8% rostered
    14.4
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What about Jordan Mason versus these pickups?

RB ยท Week 9
Braelon Allen9.2projected FP
Jordan Mason7.4projected FP
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RB ยท Week 9
Emanuel Wilson3.0projected FP
Jordan Mason7.4projected FP
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RB ยท Week 9
Jadarian Price7.5projected FP
Jordan Mason7.4projected FP
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RB ยท Week 9
Jordan Mason7.4projected FP
Alvin Kamara7.2projected FP
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More RB pickup decisions

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.

RB ยท Week 9
Emanuel Wilson3.0projected FP
Rico DowdleBYEthis week
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RB ยท Week 9
Blake Corum8.3projected FP
Rachaad White8.8projected FP
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RB ยท Week 9
Dylan Sampson6.2projected FP
Kimani Vidal5.2projected FP
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RB ยท Week 9
Braelon Allen9.2projected FP
Rachaad White8.8projected FP
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RB ยท Week 9
Bhayshul Tuten14.4projected FP
Chase Brown11.2projected FP
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RB ยท Week 9
Bijan Robinson16.6projected FP
Kenneth Walker III18.8projected FP
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RB ยท Week 9
Kimani Vidal5.2projected FP
Samaje Perine4.7projected FP
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RB ยท Week 9
Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.7projected FP
Kimani Vidal5.2projected FP
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