Who should I pick up: Garrett Wilson 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 Garrett Wilson: 9.5 versus 7.2 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 3, 3:19 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Garrett Wilson

WR · NYJ · vs KC

Stats & schedule ›

7.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

98.6%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Nico Collins

WR · HOU · vs LAC

Stats & schedule ›

9.5FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET

98.8%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Nico Collins is the stronger immediate points option. Garrett Wilson 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 98.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 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

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 98.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 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 · 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	Garrett Wilson	Nico Collins
Next 3 weeks	25.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	28.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	78.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	98.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	35.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	40.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Garrett Wilson	Nico Collins
Week 9	7.2 FPvs KC	9.5 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 10	9.7 FPvs BUFHigher projection	9.2 FPvs CLE
Week 11	8.8 FPvs LAC	10.0 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 12	9.0 FPvs MIA	9.6 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 13	BYE	9.6 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 14	8.0 FPvs DEN	10.4 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 15	9.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection	9.5 FPvs JAC
Week 16	8.6 FPvs NE	10.4 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 17	7.4 FPvs MIN	9.5 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 18	9.6 FPvs BUF	11.1 FPvs TENHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 3:20 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 · 99.9% rostered
14.2
Tee HigginsWR · 97.4% rostered
13.8
Ja'Marr ChaseWR · 99.9% rostered
13.6
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 99.9% rostered
12.5

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