Who should I pick up: Khalil Shakir or Pat Freiermuth?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Khalil Shakir

If both are available and you need Week 8 points in a FLEX slot, pick up Khalil Shakir over Pat Freiermuth: 6.4 versus 5.3 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Oct 31, 4:09 PM ET · Standard

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Khalil Shakir

WR · BUF · vs BAL

Stats & schedule ›

6.4FF projected FP

Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET

60.3%rostered on ESPN+0.15 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PIT · vs CLE

Stats & schedule ›

5.3FF projected FP

Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET

49.0%rostered on ESPN-0.65 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Khalil Shakir is the stronger immediate points option. Pat Freiermuth is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. These players share FLEX eligibility; check whether you also need one of them in a dedicated RB, WR or TE slot. 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.

Khalil Shakir

Khalil Shakir projects for 6.4 Standard points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 8.7 FP. He is rostered in 60.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.15 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 6.4 FP
ESPN: 5.9 FP
Sleeper: 5.5 FP
FantasyPros: 5.9 FP
FF median: 5.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.1 FP
Workload: 6.3 FP
Monte Carlo: 6.8 FP

FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 2.6–9.0 FP · middle 80%: 1.1–13.4 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Workload: Experimental · saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 1.2–14.4 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Pat Freiermuth

Pat Freiermuth projects for 5.3 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 6.5 FP. He is rostered in 49.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.65 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 5.3 FP
ESPN: 5.4 FP
Sleeper: 5.8 FP
FantasyPros: 5.4 FP
FF median: 3.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.4 FP
Workload: 4.3 FP
Monte Carlo: 4.3 FP

FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 1.2–8.6 FP · middle 80%: -0.0–12.5 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Workload: Experimental · includes FantasyPros stat inputs · saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: -0.0–10.0 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster data as of Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET / Oct 31, 3:30 PM 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	Khalil Shakir	Pat Freiermuth
Next 3 weeks	18.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	11.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	66.3 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected	56.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	24.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	23.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Khalil Shakir	Pat Freiermuth
Week 8	6.4 FPvs BALHigher projection	5.3 FPvs CLE
Week 9	5.3 FPvs MINHigher projection	BYE
Week 10	6.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection	5.8 FPvs CIN
Week 11	6.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection	5.8 FPvs PHI
Week 12	5.4 FPvs KCHigher projection	5.3 FPvs DEN
Week 13	6.1 FPvs NEHigher projection	5.7 FPvs HOU
Week 14	6.2 FPvs GBHigher projection	5.6 FPvs JAC
Week 15	6.5 FPvs CHIHigher projection	5.9 FPvs BAL
Week 16	5.6 FPvs DEN	5.7 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 17	6.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection	5.9 FPvs TEN
Week 18	6.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection	5.8 FPvs BAL

Outlook updated Oct 31, 4:15 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · FLEX

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.

1.2 FP16.6 FP

Caleb DouglasWR · 28.7% rostered
7.8
Jonah ColemanRB · 46.4% rostered
7.7
DeMario DouglasWR · 47.8% rostered
7.1
Samaje PerineRB · 13.8% rostered
6.8
Rico DowdleRB · 64.7% rostered
6.7

What about Khalil Shakir versus these pickups?

WR · Week 8

Keon Coleman6.0projected FP

Khalil Shakir6.4projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗WR · Week 8

Khalil Shakir6.4projected FP

Ryan Flournoy6.3projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗WR · Week 8

Josh Downs5.2projected FP

Khalil Shakir6.4projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗WR · Week 8

Caleb Douglas7.8projected FP

Khalil Shakir6.4projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗

More FLEX pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

WR · Week 8

Caleb Douglas7.8projected FP