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 Chuba Hubbard over Bucky Irving: 16.8 versus 15.9 projected FP in 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?
Chuba Hubbard is the stronger immediate points option. Chuba Hubbard 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 projects for 15.9 PPR points against CHI this week. His recent scoring average is 17.3 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.
Chuba Hubbard projects for 16.8 PPR points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 18.0 FP. He is rostered in 95.3% 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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Bucky Irving | Chuba Hubbard |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 33.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 57.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 159.6 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 181.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 73.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 71.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Bucky Irving | Chuba Hubbard |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 15.9 FPvs CHI | 16.8 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | 22.2 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 17.2 FPvs DET | 18.2 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 20.0 FPvs CARHigher projection | 15.4 FPvs TB |
| Week 13 | 17.5 FPvs LACHigher projection | 15.5 FPvs MIN |
| Week 14 | 15.8 FPvs BAL | 22.2 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 20.5 FPvs NOHigher projection | 19.7 FPvs CIN |
| Week 16 | 17.3 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 16.4 FPvs PIT |
| Week 17 | 15.4 FPvs LAR | 15.9 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 20.0 FPvs NOHigher projection | 19.4 FPvs ATL |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท RB





Chase Brown16.9projected FP
Chuba Hubbard16.8projected FP
Chuba Hubbard16.8projected FP
Bhayshul Tuten16.8projected FP
Chuba Hubbard16.8projected FP
James Cook III16.0projected FP
Chuba Hubbard16.8projected FP
Kyren Williams17.7projected FP
Jahmyr Gibbs28.0projected FP
Kenneth Walker III22.5projected FP
Kenneth Walker III22.5projected FP
Bijan Robinson20.3projected FP
Bijan Robinson20.3projected FP
Kyren Williams17.7projected FP
Kyren Williams17.7projected FP
Chase Brown16.9projected FP
Bhayshul Tuten16.8projected FP
James Cook III16.0projected FP
James Cook III16.0projected FP
Bucky Irving15.9projected FP
Bucky Irving15.9projected FP
Jonah Coleman14.3projected FP
Jonah Coleman14.3projected FP
Saquon Barkley13.5projected FP