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 8 points, pick up Kimani Vidal over Chris Rodriguez Jr.: 6.4 versus 5.6 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

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Kimani Vidal is the stronger immediate points option. Chris Rodriguez Jr. 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.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. projects for 5.6 Half-PPR points against IND this week. His recent scoring average is 3.5 FP. He is rostered in 12.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.22 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Kimani Vidal projects for 6.4 Half-PPR points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 8.8 FP. He is rostered in 13.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.73 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 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | Kimani Vidal |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 19.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 57.3 FP11/11 scheduled games projected | 74.6 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 20.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 27.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | Kimani Vidal |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.6 FPvs IND | 6.4 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 4.6 FPvs BAL | 6.9 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 5.4 FPvs TEN | 6.4 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.4 FPvs NYG | 6.9 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.5 FPvs TEN | 6.8 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 5.1 FPvs CHI | 6.1 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.8 FPvs PIT | 7.8 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.0 FPvs HOU | 6.5 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.5 FPvs DAL | 7.7 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 5.0 FPvs WAS | 6.5 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.3 FPvs IND | 6.5 FPvs DENHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท RB





Dylan Sampson6.3projected FP
Kimani Vidal6.4projected FP
Kimani Vidal6.4projected FP
Samaje Perine7.5projected FP
Kimani Vidal6.4projected FP
Rico Dowdle8.0projected FP
Kenny Gainwell6.6projected FP
Kimani Vidal6.4projected FP
Dylan Sampson6.3projected FP
Tyler Allgeier6.7projected FP
Jonah Coleman7.9projected FP
Samaje Perine7.5projected FP
Kenny Gainwell6.6projected FP
Samaje Perine7.5projected FP
Bam Knight5.2projected FP
Dylan Sampson6.3projected FP
Jonah Coleman7.9projected FP
Rico Dowdle8.0projected FP
Kenny Gainwell6.6projected FP
Rico Dowdle8.0projected FP
Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.6projected FP
Mike Washington Jr.5.3projected FP
Dylan Sampson6.3projected FP
Samaje Perine7.5projected FP