THE ALTERNATIVE

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Pat Freiermuth over Jake Ferguson: 5.6 versus 4.2 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Pat Freiermuth is the stronger immediate points option. Jake Ferguson is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a TE 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.
Jake Ferguson projects for 4.2 Standard points against ARI this week. His recent scoring average is 1.1 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 47.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.22 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Pat Freiermuth projects for 5.6 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 6.5 FP. He is rostered in 49.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.36 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 | Jake Ferguson | Pat Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 10.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 11.4 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 35.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 57.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 14.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 23.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Jake Ferguson | Pat Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 4.2 FPvs ARI | 5.6 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 3.5 FPvs INDHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 10 | 3.2 FPvs SF | 5.8 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 3.6 FPvs TEN | 5.7 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 3.4 FPvs PHI | 5.3 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 2.9 FPvs SEA | 5.7 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 14 | BYE | 5.6 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 3.1 FPvs LAR | 5.9 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 3.5 FPvs JAC | 5.7 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 3.5 FPvs NYG | 6.1 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 4.1 FPvs WAS | 5.8 FPvs BALHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท TE





Mason Taylor6.1projected FP
Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FP
Chig Okonkwo4.7projected FP
Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki5.6projected FP
Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FP
Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FP
Brenton Strange6.6projected FP
Chig Okonkwo4.7projected FP
Tyler Higbee4.6projected FP
Mason Taylor6.1projected FP
Mike Gesicki5.6projected FP
Brenton Strange6.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki5.6projected FP
Brenton Strange6.6projected FP
Chig Okonkwo4.7projected FP
Chig Okonkwo4.7projected FP
Mason Taylor6.1projected FP
Michael Mayer4.0projected FP
Mike Gesicki5.6projected FP
Michael Mayer4.0projected FP
Tyler Higbee4.6projected FP
Brenton Strange6.6projected FP
Mason Taylor6.1projected FP