THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Bucky Irving
Stats & schedule ›14.4FF projected FP
97.8%rostered on ESPN-0.07 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Bucky Irving or Saquon Barkley?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Bucky Irving
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Bucky Irving over Saquon Barkley: 14.4 versus 12.7 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Saquon Barkley
Stats & schedule ›12.7FF projected FP
97.8%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Bucky Irving is the stronger immediate points option. Bucky Irving is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a RB 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.
Bucky Irving
Bucky Irving projects for 14.4 Half-PPR points against CHI this week. His recent scoring average is 16.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 97.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 14.4 FP
- ESPN
- 14.9 FP
- Sleeper
- 16.6 FP
- FantasyPros
- 14.9 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 10.5 FP
Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley projects for 12.7 Half-PPR points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 13.0 FP. He is rostered in 97.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 12.7 FP
- ESPN
- 12.2 FP
- Sleeper
- 14.8 FP
- FantasyPros
- 11.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 12.9 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Bucky Irving | Saquon Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 30.1 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 24.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 145.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 118.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Weeks 15–18 | 66.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 49.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Bucky Irving | Saquon Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 14.4 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 12.7 FPvs NYG |
| Week 10 | BYE | BYE |
| Week 11 | 15.7 FPvs DETHigher projection | 11.7 FPvs PIT |
| Week 12 | 18.4 FPvs CARHigher projection | 15.7 FPvs DAL |
| Week 13 | 16.0 FPvs LACHigher projection | 13.8 FPvs ARI |
| Week 14 | 14.5 FPvs BAL | 15.4 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 18.8 FPvs NOHigher projection | 10.9 FPvs SEA |
| Week 16 | 15.5 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 13.1 FPvs HOU |
| Week 17 | 13.9 FPvs LARHigher projection | 11.2 FPvs SF |
| Week 18 | 18.3 FPvs NOHigher projection | 13.9 FPvs NYG |
PICKUP RANKINGS · RB
More options. The same scale.
11.8 FP25.3 FP
Jahmyr GibbsRB · 99.9% rostered25.3
Kenneth Walker IIIRB · 99.8% rostered20.7
Bijan RobinsonRB · 99.8% rostered18.5
Kyren WilliamsRB · 99.5% rostered15.7
Bhayshul TutenRB · 93.5% rostered15.6
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What about Bucky Irving versus these pickups?
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James Cook III15.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 9Bucky Irving14.4projected FPBhayshul Tuten15.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Chuba Hubbard15.2projected FPBucky Irving14.4projected FPBucky Irving14.4projected FPChase Brown14.1projected FPBucky Irving14.4projected FPJames Cook III15.3projected FPBucky Irving14.4projected FPBhayshul Tuten15.6projected FPMore RB pickup decisions
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Jonah Coleman12.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 9Jonah Coleman12.8projected FPSaquon Barkley12.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Jahmyr Gibbs25.3projected FPKenneth Walker III20.7projected FPKenneth Walker III20.7projected FPBijan Robinson18.5projected FPBijan Robinson18.5projected FPKyren Williams15.7projected FPKyren Williams15.7projected FPBhayshul Tuten15.6projected FPBhayshul Tuten15.6projected FPJames Cook III15.3projected FPJames Cook III15.3projected FPChuba Hubbard15.2projected FPChase Brown14.1projected FPJonah Coleman12.8projected FPJonah Coleman12.8projected FPSaquon Barkley12.7projected FP