Who should I pick up: Jordan Addison or Ladd McConkey?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Ladd McConkey

The displayed FF scores are tied. Ladd McConkey gets the tiebreaker: FF is +0.3 FP versus ESPN, compared with -0.3 for Jordan Addison. 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.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 5:07 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jordan Addison

WR · MIN · vs BUF

Stats & schedule ›

7.1FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

71.4%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Ladd McConkey

WR · LAC · vs HOU

Stats & schedule ›

7.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET

85.0%rostered on ESPN-0.06 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Ladd McConkey is the stronger immediate points option. Jordan Addison 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.

Jordan Addison

Jordan Addison projects for 7.1 Standard points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 5.5 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 71.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 7.1 FP
ESPN: 7.4 FP
Sleeper: 5.7 FP
FantasyPros: 6.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 7.2 FP

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

Ladd McConkey

Ladd McConkey projects for 7.1 Standard points against HOU this week. His recent scoring average is 5.2 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 85.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.06 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 7.1 FP
ESPN: 6.8 FP
Sleeper: 7.9 FP
FantasyPros: 6.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 6.4 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 4:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 4:30 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	Jordan Addison	Ladd McConkey
Next 3 weeks	18.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	21.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	63.8 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	69.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	27.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	26.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Jordan Addison	Ladd McConkey
Week 9	7.1 FPvs BUF	7.1 FPvs HOU
Week 10	6.1 FPvs GB	7.1 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 11	5.5 FPvs SF	7.4 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 12	6.1 FPvs ATL	7.0 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 13	6.1 FPvs CAR	6.7 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 14	5.9 FPvs NE	8.0 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 15	7.1 FPvs DETHigher projection	6.5 FPvs SF
Week 16	7.0 FPvs WAS	7.4 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 17	6.4 FPvs NYJHigher projection	6.2 FPvs KC
Week 18	6.6 FPvs CHIHigher projection	6.4 FPvs DEN

Outlook updated Nov 3, 5:12 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 Ladd McConkey versus these pickups?

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Caleb Douglas7.1projected FP

Ladd McConkey7.1projected FP

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Antonio Williams5.0projected FP

Ladd McConkey7.1projected FP

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DeMario Douglas6.4projected FP

Ladd McConkey7.1projected FP

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Ladd McConkey7.1projected FP

Garrett Wilson7.2projected FP

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