Who should I pick up: Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Garrett Wilson

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Garrett Wilson over Jaylen Waddle: 7.2 versus 6.9 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, 5:53 AM ET · Standard

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Garrett Wilson

WR · NYJ · vs KC

Stats & schedule ›

7.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

98.5%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jaylen Waddle

WR · DEN · vs CAR

Stats & schedule ›

6.9FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

85.7%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Garrett Wilson is the stronger immediate points option. Jaylen Waddle 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.

Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson projects for 7.2 Standard points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 5.1 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 98.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 7.2 FP
ESPN: 7.5 FP
Sleeper: 9.4 FP
FantasyPros: 7.6 FP
Boosted Trees: 7.3 FP

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

Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle projects for 6.9 Standard points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 6.4 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 85.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 6.9 FP
ESPN: 6.9 FP
Sleeper: 7.0 FP
FantasyPros: 6.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.7 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 5:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 5:30 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	Garrett Wilson	Jaylen Waddle
Next 3 weeks	25.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	15.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	78.1 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	70.8 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	35.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	31.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Garrett Wilson	Jaylen Waddle
Week 9	7.2 FPvs KCHigher projection	6.9 FPvs CAR
Week 10	9.7 FPvs BUFHigher projection	BYE
Week 11	8.8 FPvs LACHigher projection	8.6 FPvs LV
Week 12	9.0 FPvs MIAHigher projection	7.5 FPvs PIT
Week 13	BYE	8.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 14	8.0 FPvs DENHigher projection	7.8 FPvs NYJ
Week 15	9.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection	8.5 FPvs LV
Week 16	8.6 FPvs NEHigher projection	8.4 FPvs BUF
Week 17	7.4 FPvs MINHigher projection	7.3 FPvs NE
Week 18	9.6 FPvs BUFHigher projection	7.7 FPvs LAC

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:58 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.

10.5 FP15.7 FP

Puka NacuaWR · 99.9% rostered
15.7
CeeDee LambWR · 99.8% rostered
14.2
Tee HigginsWR · 97.4% rostered
13.8
Ja'Marr ChaseWR · 99.9% rostered
13.7
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 99.8% rostered
12.5

What about Garrett Wilson versus these pickups?

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Garrett Wilson7.2projected FP

Jalen Coker7.6projected FP

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Michael Wilson6.9projected FP

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Garrett Wilson7.2projected FP

Caleb Douglas7.1projected FP

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Garrett Wilson7.2projected FP

Ladd McConkey7.1projected FP

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