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Week 82026 ยท K ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Andre Szmyt or Cameron Dicker?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

Reception scoring does not change these projections. One comparison covers PPR, Half-PPR and Standard.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Andre Szmyt

If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Andre Szmyt over Cameron Dicker: 7.4 versus 7.0 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Oct 30, 12:12 PM ET ยท Common scoring preset

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Andre Szmyt is the stronger immediate points option. Andre Szmyt is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a K 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.

Andre Szmyt

Andre Szmyt projects for 7.4 Standard points against PIT this week. His recent scoring average is 7.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 1.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.12 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
7.4 FP
ESPN
8.2 FP
Sleeper
6.8 FP
FantasyPros
6.2 FP
Boosted Trees
9.3 FP
Monte Carlo
8.2 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
  • Monte Carlo: Experimental ยท central 80%: 2.2โ€“15.3 FP ยท saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Cameron Dicker

Cameron Dicker projects for 7.0 Standard points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 6.0 FP. He is rostered in 43.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.80 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
7.0 FP
ESPN
7.3 FP
Sleeper
7.3 FP
FantasyPros
6.5 FP
Boosted Trees
7.7 FP
Monte Carlo
7.2 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
  • Monte Carlo: Experimental ยท central 80%: 1.8โ€“13.6 FP ยท saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster data as of Oct 30, 11:30 AM ET / Oct 30, 11:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowAndre SzmytCameron Dicker
Next 3 weeks24.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected22.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule83.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye86.0 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1833.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected31.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekAndre SzmytCameron Dicker
Week 87.4 FPvs PITHigher projection7.0 FPvs LAR
Week 98.1 FPvs NO8.2 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 108.9 FPvs HOUHigher projection7.5 FPvs BAL
Week 11BYE7.8 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 128.7 FPvs LVHigher projection7.9 FPvs NE
Week 138.5 FPvs CINHigher projection8.1 FPvs TB
Week 148.4 FPvs ATLHigher projection7.9 FPvs LV
Week 157.9 FPvs NYG8.5 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 168.1 FPvs BALHigher projection8.0 FPvs MIA
Week 179.1 FPvs INDHigher projection7.7 FPvs KC
Week 188.2 FPvs CINHigher projection7.4 FPvs DEN

Outlook updated Oct 30, 12:28 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท K

More options. The same scale.

FFโ€“Monte Carlo midpoint order within this pickup pool. The window connects two estimates; it is not a confidence interval. Rankings may differ from the FF points-only call above.

8.9 FP11.1 FP
  1. Will ReichardK ยท 93.2% rostered
    10.2
  2. Tyler BassK ยท 60.5% rostered
    10.1
  3. Chris BoswellK ยท 78.5% rostered
    10.1
  4. Brandon AubreyK ยท 96.3% rostered
    9.8
  5. Spencer ShraderK ยท 86.4% rostered
    9.6
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What about Andre Szmyt versus these pickups?

K ยท Week 8
Andre Szmyt7.4projected FP
Tyler Loop8.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Andre Szmyt7.4projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Andre Szmyt7.4projected FP
Andy Borregales7.3projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Andre Szmyt7.4projected FP
Brandon McManus7.2projected FP
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More K pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

K ยท Week 8
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Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
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K ยท Week 8
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Will Reichard9.3projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
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