THE ALTERNATIVE
Michael Mayer
Stats & schedule ›4.1FF projected FP
23.8%rostered on ESPN-0.56 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Michael Mayer or Pat Freiermuth?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Pat Freiermuth
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Pat Freiermuth over Michael Mayer: 5.6 versus 4.1 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Pat Freiermuth
Stats & schedule ›5.6FF projected FP
49.8%rostered on ESPN-1.36 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Pat Freiermuth is the stronger immediate points option. Michael Mayer 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.
Michael Mayer
Michael Mayer projects for 4.1 Standard points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 4.3 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 23.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.56 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 4.1 FP
- ESPN
- 3.9 FP
- Sleeper
- 4.2 FP
- FantasyPros
- 4.2 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 4.7 FP
- Workload
- 4.6 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 4.8 FP
Pat Freiermuth
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.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 5.6 FP
- ESPN
- 5.4 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.9 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.4 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 4.4 FP
- Workload
- 4.3 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 4.3 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Michael Mayer | Pat Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.1 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 11.4 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 38.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 57.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Weeks 15–18 | 16.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 23.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Michael Mayer | Pat Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 4.1 FPvs NYJ | 5.6 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 3.7 FPvs SFHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 10 | 3.3 FPvs SEA | 5.8 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 3.4 FPvs DEN | 5.7 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 3.7 FPvs CLE | 5.3 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 13 | BYE | 5.7 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.1 FPvs LAC | 5.6 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 3.5 FPvs DEN | 5.9 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 4.2 FPvs TEN | 5.7 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 4.7 FPvs ARI | 5.9 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 3.8 FPvs KC | 5.8 FPvs BALHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · TE
More options. The same scale.
4.3 FP7.9 FP
Brenton StrangeTE · 48.2% rostered7.2
Chig OkonkwoTE · 13.8% rostered6.0
Mason TaylorTE · 10.7% rostered5.3- Pat FreiermuthTE · 49.8% rostered4.9
Tyler HigbeeTE · 13.2% rostered4.7
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What about Pat Freiermuth versus these pickups?
TE · Week 8Mason Taylor6.1projected FPPat Freiermuth5.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Chig Okonkwo4.8projected FPPat Freiermuth5.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki5.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Pat Freiermuth5.6projected FPBrenton Strange6.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Mason Taylor6.1projected FPPat Freiermuth5.6projected FPChig Okonkwo4.8projected FPPat Freiermuth5.6projected FPPat Freiermuth5.6projected FPMike Gesicki5.4projected FPPat Freiermuth5.6projected FPBrenton Strange6.6projected FPMore TE pickup decisions
TE · Week 8Chig Okonkwo4.8projected FPTyler Higbee4.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Mason Taylor6.1projected FPMike Gesicki5.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Brenton Strange6.6projected FPMike Gesicki5.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Brenton Strange6.6projected FPChig Okonkwo4.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Chig Okonkwo4.8projected FPMason Taylor6.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Michael Mayer4.1projected FPMike Gesicki5.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Michael Mayer4.1projected FPTyler Higbee4.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 8Brenton Strange6.6projected FPMason Taylor6.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Chig Okonkwo4.8projected FPTyler Higbee4.6projected FPMason Taylor6.1projected FPMike Gesicki5.4projected FPBrenton Strange6.6projected FPMike Gesicki5.4projected FPBrenton Strange6.6projected FPChig Okonkwo4.8projected FPChig Okonkwo4.8projected FPMason Taylor6.1projected FPMichael Mayer4.1projected FPMike Gesicki5.4projected FPMichael Mayer4.1projected FPTyler Higbee4.6projected FPBrenton Strange6.6projected FPMason Taylor6.1projected FP