Who should I pick up: Efton Chism III or Travis Hunter?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Efton Chism III

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Efton Chism III over Travis Hunter: 2.8 versus 2.5 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, 2:19 AM ET · Standard

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Efton Chism III

WR · NE · vs GB

Stats & schedule ›

2.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

2.8%rostered on ESPN+0.01 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Travis Hunter

WR · JAC · vs BAL

Stats & schedule ›

2.5FF projected FP

Nov 5, 8:15 PM ET

27.4%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Efton Chism III is the stronger immediate points option. Efton Chism III 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.

Efton Chism III

Efton Chism III projects for 2.8 Standard points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 1.1 FP. He is rostered in 2.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 2.8 FP
ESPN: 3.8 FP
Sleeper: 2.1 FP
FantasyPros: 2.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.0 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Travis Hunter

Travis Hunter projects for 2.5 Standard points against BAL this week. He is rostered in 27.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 2.5 FP
ESPN: 2.9 FP
FantasyPros: 2.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 1.6 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 12:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 12:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’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 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Efton Chism III	Travis Hunter
Next 3 weeks	5.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	2.5 FP1/3 scheduled games projected · partial
Remaining regular-season schedule	23.9 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	2.5 FP1/10 scheduled games projected · partial
Weeks 15–18	10.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	Unavailable0/4 scheduled games projected · partial

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Efton Chism III	Travis Hunter
Week 9	2.8 FPvs GBHigher projection	2.5 FPvs BAL
Week 10	2.9 FPvs DET	Unavailablevs TEN
Week 11	BYE	Unavailablevs NYG
Week 12	2.7 FPvs LAC	Unavailablevs TEN
Week 13	3.0 FPvs BUF	Unavailablevs CHI
Week 14	2.3 FPvs MIN	Unavailablevs PIT
Week 15	2.3 FPvs KC	Unavailablevs HOU
Week 16	2.7 FPvs NYJ	Unavailablevs DAL
Week 17	2.5 FPvs DEN	Unavailablevs WAS
Week 18	2.7 FPvs MIA	Unavailablevs IND

Outlook updated Nov 3, 2:21 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · 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.

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14.2
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13.8
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13.6
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 99.9% rostered
12.5

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