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 Rico Dowdle over Mike Washington 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.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Rico Dowdle is the stronger immediate points option. Mike Washington 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.
Mike Washington Jr. projects for 5.8 PPR points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 3.6 FP. He is rostered in 17.5% 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.
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 1.71 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 | Mike Washington Jr. | Rico Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 16.4 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 17.9 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 57.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 89.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 23.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 36.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Mike Washington Jr. | Rico Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.8 FPvs NYJ | 9.0 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 5.3 FPvs SFHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 10 | 5.4 FPvs SEA | 8.8 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.6 FPvs DEN | 8.9 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.6 FPvs CLE | 8.8 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 13 | BYE | 9.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 6.0 FPvs LAC | 7.9 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.7 FPvs DEN | 8.5 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 6.3 FPvs TEN | 10.3 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 6.2 FPvs ARI | 9.5 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.4 FPvs KC | 8.4 FPvs BALHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท RB





Jonah Coleman8.7projected FP
Rico Dowdle9.0projected FP
Kenny Gainwell7.6projected FP
Rico Dowdle9.0projected FP
Kimani Vidal7.2projected FP
Rico Dowdle9.0projected FP
Rico Dowdle9.0projected FP
Samaje Perine8.2projected FP
Dylan Sampson7.5projected FP
Kimani Vidal7.2projected FP
Kimani Vidal7.2projected FP
Samaje Perine8.2projected FP
Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.8projected FP
Kimani Vidal7.2projected 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
Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.8projected FP
Mike Washington Jr.5.8projected FP