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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Ladd McConkey or Michael Wilson?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Ladd McConkey

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Ladd McConkey over Michael Wilson: 7.1 versus 6.9 projected FP in Standard. Michael Wilson also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 4:52 AM ET ยท Standard

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

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

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 ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson projects for 6.9 Standard points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 9.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 89.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.9 FP
ESPN
7.9 FP
Sleeper
7.7 FP
FantasyPros
6.9 FP
Boosted Trees
6.8 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท 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 ESPNโ€™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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowLadd McConkeyMichael Wilson
Next 3 weeks21.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected23.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule69.7 FP10/10 scheduled games projected84.8 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1826.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected39.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekLadd McConkeyMichael Wilson
Week 97.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection6.9 FPvs SEA
Week 107.1 FPvs BAL9.0 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 117.4 FPvs NYJ8.0 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 127.0 FPvs NE10.9 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 136.7 FPvs TB10.6 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 148.0 FPvs LVHigher projectionBYE
Week 156.5 FPvs SF10.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 167.4 FPvs MIA9.9 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 176.2 FPvs KC11.0 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 186.4 FPvs DEN8.6 FPvs SFHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:58 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท 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
  1. Puka NacuaWR ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.7
  2. CeeDee LambWR ยท 99.8% rostered
    14.2
  3. Tee HigginsWR ยท 97.4% rostered
    13.8
  4. Ja'Marr ChaseWR ยท 99.9% rostered
    13.7
  5. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR ยท 99.8% rostered
    12.5
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What about Ladd McConkey versus these pickups?

WR ยท Week 9
Caleb Douglas7.1projected FP
Ladd McConkey7.1projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Ladd McConkey7.1projected FP
Jordan Addison7.1projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Ladd McConkey7.1projected FP
Garrett Wilson7.2projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Ladd McConkey7.1projected FP
Jaylen Waddle6.9projected FP
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More WR 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 ยท Week 9
Puka Nacua15.7projected FP
CeeDee Lamb14.2projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
CeeDee Lamb14.2projected FP
Tee Higgins13.8projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Tee Higgins13.8projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase13.7projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Ja'Marr Chase13.7projected FP
Amon-Ra St. Brown12.5projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Amon-Ra St. Brown12.5projected FP
Justin Jefferson11.4projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Justin Jefferson11.4projected FP
Mike Evans10.4projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Mike Evans10.4projected FP
Jameson Williams10.0projected FP
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WR ยท Week 9
Jameson Williams10.0projected FP
Zay Flowers9.8projected FP
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