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 9 points, pick up Zay Flowers over Rashee Rice: 9.8 versus 8.9 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?
Zay Flowers is the stronger immediate points option. Rashee Rice 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.
Rashee Rice projects for 8.9 Standard points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 11.3 FP. He is rostered in 94.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Zay Flowers projects for 9.8 Standard points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 8.8 FP. He is rostered in 99.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.20 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 | Rashee Rice | Zay Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 28.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 29.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 95.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 88.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 37.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 39.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Rashee Rice | Zay Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.9 FPvs NYJ | 9.8 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 9.2 FPvs ATL | 9.9 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 10.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 9.4 FPvs CAR |
| Week 12 | 10.2 FPvs BUF | 10.5 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 8.9 FPvs LARHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 9.6 FPvs CINHigher projection | 9.4 FPvs TB |
| Week 15 | 9.2 FPvs NE | 9.8 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 8.6 FPvs SF | 9.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 9.4 FPvs LAC | 10.1 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 10.4 FPvs LVHigher projection | 9.9 FPvs PIT |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท WR





Jameson Williams10.0projected FP
Zay Flowers9.8projected FP
Zay Flowers9.8projected FP
Nico Collins9.5projected FP
Zay Flowers9.8projected FP
Mike Evans10.4projected FP
Zay Flowers9.8projected FP
Justin Jefferson11.4projected FP
Puka Nacua15.7projected FP
CeeDee Lamb14.2projected FP
CeeDee Lamb14.2projected FP
Tee Higgins13.8projected FP
Tee Higgins13.8projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase13.7projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase13.7projected FP
Amon-Ra St. Brown12.5projected FP
Amon-Ra St. Brown12.5projected FP
Justin Jefferson11.4projected FP
Justin Jefferson11.4projected FP
Mike Evans10.4projected FP
Mike Evans10.4projected FP
Jameson Williams10.0projected FP
Nico Collins9.5projected FP
Rashee Rice8.9projected FP