THE ALTERNATIVE
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Stats & schedule ›5.8FF projected FP
12.2%rostered on ESPN+0.22 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Rico Dowdle?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Rico Dowdle
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Rico Dowdle over Chris Rodriguez Jr.: 9.0 versus 5.8 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
Rico Dowdle
Stats & schedule ›9.0FF projected FP
64.3%rostered on ESPN+1.65 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Rico Dowdle 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.
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 0.22 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 5.8 FP
- ESPN
- 6.2 FP
- Sleeper
- 6.1 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.1 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.3 FP
- Workload
- 5.7 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 5.9 FP
Rico Dowdle
Rico Dowdle projects for 9.0 PPR points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 11.3 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 64.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.65 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 9.0 FP
- ESPN
- 9.3 FP
- Sleeper
- 8.8 FP
- FantasyPros
- 9.1 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.5 FP
- Workload
- 9.6 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 9.7 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | Rico Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 16.1 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 17.9 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 59.5 FP11/11 scheduled games projected | 89.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Weeks 15–18 | 21.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 36.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | Rico Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.8 FPvs IND | 9.0 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 4.7 FPvs BALHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 10 | 5.6 FPvs TEN | 8.9 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.6 FPvs NYG | 8.8 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.8 FPvs TEN | 8.8 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 5.3 FPvs CHI | 9.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.0 FPvs PIT | 7.9 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.2 FPvs HOU | 8.4 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.7 FPvs DAL | 10.3 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 5.3 FPvs WAS | 9.4 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.6 FPvs IND | 8.3 FPvs BALHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · RB
More options. The same scale.
5.5 FP9.7 FP
- Rico DowdleRB · 64.3% rostered9.4
Jonah ColemanRB · 43.9% rostered8.3
Samaje PerineRB · 13.2% rostered7.5
Kimani VidalRB · 13.4% rostered7.3
Dylan SampsonRB · 10.8% rostered6.5
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What about Rico Dowdle versus these pickups?
RB · Week 8Jonah Coleman8.8projected FPRico Dowdle9.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 8
Kenny Gainwell7.7projected FPRico Dowdle9.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 8Kimani Vidal7.2projected FPRico Dowdle9.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 8Rico Dowdle9.0projected FPSamaje Perine8.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Jonah Coleman8.8projected FPRico Dowdle9.0projected FPKenny Gainwell7.7projected FPRico Dowdle9.0projected FPKimani Vidal7.2projected FPRico Dowdle9.0projected FPRico Dowdle9.0projected FPSamaje Perine8.2projected FPMore RB pickup decisions
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Tyler Allgeier7.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 8Jonah Coleman8.8projected FPSamaje Perine8.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 8Kenny Gainwell7.7projected FPSamaje Perine8.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 8
Bam Knight5.8projected FPDylan Sampson7.5projected FPCompare the pickups ↗RB · Week 8Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.8projected FP
Mike Washington Jr.5.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Dylan Sampson7.5projected FPKimani Vidal7.2projected FPKimani Vidal7.2projected FPSamaje Perine8.2projected FPChris Rodriguez Jr.5.8projected FPKimani Vidal7.2projected FPDylan Sampson7.5projected FPTyler Allgeier7.7projected FPJonah Coleman8.8projected FPSamaje Perine8.2projected FPKenny Gainwell7.7projected FPSamaje Perine8.2projected FPBam Knight5.8projected FPDylan Sampson7.5projected FPChris Rodriguez Jr.5.8projected FPMike Washington Jr.5.7projected FP