THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
The displayed FF scores are tied. Kendre Miller gets the tiebreaker: FF is -2.3 FP versus ESPN, compared with -2.9 for Elijah Mitchell. 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.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Kendre Miller is the stronger immediate points option. Elijah Mitchell 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.
Elijah Mitchell projects for 5.6 Standard points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 3.5 FP. He is rostered in 11.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 8.33 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Kendre Miller projects for 5.6 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 4.9 FP. He is rostered in 23.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 2.06 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Elijah Mitchell | Kendre Miller |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 7.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 13.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 25.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed | 37.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 9.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 12.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Elijah Mitchell | Kendre Miller |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 5.6 FPvs NYG | 5.6 FPvs CLE |
| Week 10 | BYE | 4.0 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 2.1 FPvs PIT | 3.5 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 2.9 FPvs DAL | 3.8 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 2.6 FPvs ARI | 3.6 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 3.0 FPvs IND | 4.0 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 2.1 FPvs SEA | 2.9 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 2.5 FPvs HOU | 3.5 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 2.0 FPvs SF | 3.4 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 2.4 FPvs NYG | 3.0 FPvs TBHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.7projected FP
Kendre Miller5.6projected FP
Kendre Miller5.6projected FP
Kenny Gainwell5.6projected FP
Kendre Miller5.6projected FP
Kaelon Black5.8projected FP
Kendre Miller5.6projected FP
Devin Singletary5.8projected FP
Emanuel Wilson3.0projected FP
Rico DowdleBYEthis week
Blake Corum8.3projected FP
Rachaad White8.8projected FP
Dylan Sampson6.2projected FP
Kimani Vidal5.2projected FP
Braelon Allen9.2projected FP
Rachaad White8.8projected FP
Braelon Allen9.2projected FP
Jordan Mason7.4projected FP
Bhayshul Tuten14.4projected FP
Chase Brown11.2projected FP
Bijan Robinson16.5projected FP
Kenneth Walker III18.8projected FP
Kimani Vidal5.2projected FP
Samaje Perine4.7projected FP