THIS-WEEK PICKUP

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 Chris Rodriguez Jr. over Keaton Mitchell: 5.8 versus 5.3 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is the stronger immediate points option. Keaton Mitchell 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 5.8 PPR points against IND this week. His recent scoring average is 3.8 FP. He is rostered in 12.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.24 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Keaton Mitchell projects for 5.3 PPR points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 3.1 FP. He is rostered in 12.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.44 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. | Keaton Mitchell |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 16.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 16.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 59.6 FP11/11 scheduled games projected | 63.7 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 21.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 23.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | Keaton Mitchell |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.8 FPvs INDHigher projection | 5.3 FPvs LAR |
| Week 9 | 4.7 FPvs BAL | 5.9 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 5.7 FPvs TENHigher projection | 5.4 FPvs BAL |
| Week 11 | 5.6 FPvs NYG | 5.9 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.8 FPvs TEN | 5.9 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 5.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 5.2 FPvs TB |
| Week 14 | 5.0 FPvs PIT | 6.7 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.3 FPvs HOU | 5.6 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.7 FPvs DAL | 6.7 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 5.3 FPvs WAS | 5.6 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.6 FPvs IND | 5.6 FPvs DEN |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท RB





Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.8projected FP
Kimani Vidal7.2projected FP
Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.8projected FP
Mike Washington Jr.5.8projected FP
Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.8projected FP
Dylan Sampson7.5projected FP
Tyjae Spears6.4projected FP
Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.8projected FP
Dylan Sampson7.5projected FP
Kimani Vidal7.2projected FP
Kimani Vidal7.2projected FP
Samaje Perine8.2projected FP
Dylan Sampson7.5projected FP
Tyler Allgeier7.7projected FP
Jonah Coleman8.7projected FP
Samaje Perine8.2projected FP
Kenny Gainwell7.6projected FP
Samaje Perine8.2projected FP
Bam Knight6.5projected FP
Dylan Sampson7.5projected FP
Jonah Coleman8.7projected FP
Rico Dowdle9.0projected FP
Kenny Gainwell7.6projected FP
Rico Dowdle9.0projected FP