THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Austin Ekeler
Stats & schedule ›6.5FF projected FP
1.8%rostered on ESPN+0.22 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Austin Ekeler or Chris Rodriguez Jr.?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Austin Ekeler
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Austin Ekeler over Chris Rodriguez Jr.: 6.5 versus 6.1 projected FP in PPR. Chris Rodriguez Jr. also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Stats & schedule ›6.1FF projected FP
Check availability before adding
15.3%rostered on ESPN+2.72 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Austin Ekeler is the stronger immediate points option. Austin Ekeler 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.
Austin Ekeler
Austin Ekeler projects for 6.5 PPR points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 4.2 FP. He is rostered in 1.8% 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.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 6.5 FP
- ESPN
- 6.8 FP
- Sleeper
- 7.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.4 FP
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. projects for 6.1 PPR points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 9.2 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 15.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.72 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
- 6.1 FP
- ESPN
- 5.6 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.4 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.5 FP
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Austin Ekeler | Chris Rodriguez Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 17.8 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 19.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 51.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 63.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 18.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 25.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Austin Ekeler | Chris Rodriguez Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.5 FPvs LARHigher projection | 6.1 FPvs BAL |
| Week 10 | 6.3 FPvs NYG | 6.4 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.0 FPvs CIN | 6.5 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 4.9 FPvs ARI | 6.5 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 5.1 FPvs TEN | 5.8 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.8 FPvs HOU | 5.8 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.1 FPvs ATL | 6.0 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 4.1 FPvs MIN | 7.0 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 3.8 FPvs JAC | 6.2 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.7 FPvs DAL | 6.6 FPvs INDHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
16.7 FP28.0 FP
Jahmyr GibbsRB · 99.9% rostered28.0
Kenneth Walker IIIRB · 99.9% rostered22.4
Bijan RobinsonRB · 99.9% rostered19.9
Kyren WilliamsRB · 99.6% rostered18.0
Chuba HubbardRB · 95.9% rostered17.2
What about Austin Ekeler versus these pickups?
RB · Week 9
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Samaje Perine6.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 9Austin Ekeler6.5projected FP
Elijah Mitchell7.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Kimani Vidal6.8projected FPAustin Ekeler6.5projected FPAustin Ekeler6.5projected FPKaelon Black6.5projected FPAustin Ekeler6.5projected FPSamaje Perine6.3projected FPAustin Ekeler6.5projected FPElijah Mitchell7.0projected FPMore RB pickup decisions
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Bhayshul Tuten17.0projected FP
Chase Brown16.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 9Bijan Robinson19.9projected FPKenneth Walker III22.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 9Kimani Vidal6.8projected FPSamaje Perine6.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Emanuel Wilson3.5projected FPRico DowdleBYEthis weekBlake Corum9.9projected FPRachaad White11.4projected FPDylan Sampson9.9projected FPKimani Vidal6.8projected FPBraelon Allen11.7projected FPRachaad White11.4projected FPBraelon Allen11.7projected FPJordan Mason8.1projected FPBhayshul Tuten17.0projected FPChase Brown16.8projected FPBijan Robinson19.9projected FPKenneth Walker III22.4projected FPKimani Vidal6.8projected FPSamaje Perine6.3projected FP