Who should I pick up: Andre Szmyt or Nick Folk?

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: Nick Folk

If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Nick Folk over Andre Szmyt: 8.3 versus 7.5 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Oct 31, 4:09 PM ET · Common scoring preset

THE ALTERNATIVE

Andre Szmyt

K · CLE · vs PIT

Stats & schedule ›

7.5FF projected FP

Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET

1.8%rostered on ESPN+0.01 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Nick Folk

K · ATL · vs TB

Stats & schedule ›

8.3FF projected FP

Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET

5.6%rostered on ESPN-0.03 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Nick Folk 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 7.5 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 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 7.5 FP
ESPN: 8.2 FP
Sleeper: 6.8 FP
FantasyPros: 6.3 FP
FF median: 6.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 9.3 FP
Monte Carlo: 8.2 FP

FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 4.2–10.5 FP · middle 80%: 2.0–14.2 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 2.2–15.3 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Nick Folk

Nick Folk projects for 8.3 Standard points against TB this week. His recent scoring average is 7.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 5.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 8.3 FP
ESPN: 8.2 FP
Sleeper: 7.5 FP
FantasyPros: 7.4 FP
FF median: 7.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 7.8 FP
Monte Carlo: 8.1 FP

FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 4.7–11.5 FP · middle 80%: 2.1–15.6 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 2.1–15.1 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster data as of Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET / Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’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 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Andre Szmyt	Nick Folk
Next 3 weeks	24.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	25.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	82.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	82.1 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	33.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	34.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Andre Szmyt	Nick Folk
Week 8	7.5 FPvs PIT	8.3 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 9	8.0 FPvs NO	8.4 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 10	8.8 FPvs HOUHigher projection	8.3 FPvs KC
Week 11	BYE	BYE
Week 12	8.5 FPvs LVHigher projection	7.1 FPvs MIN
Week 13	8.4 FPvs CINHigher projection	7.8 FPvs DET
Week 14	8.3 FPvs ATLHigher projection	8.0 FPvs CLE
Week 15	7.8 FPvs NYG	8.4 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 16	8.1 FPvs BAL	9.2 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 17	9.0 FPvs INDHigher projection	8.5 FPvs NO
Week 18	8.1 FPvs CIN	8.2 FPvs CARHigher projection

Outlook updated Oct 31, 4:15 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · K

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

2.3 FP18.9 FP

Cam LittleK · 67.1% rostered
10.1
Brandon AubreyK · 96.4% rostered
9.9
Tyler BassK · 62.4% rostered
9.8
Chris BoswellK · 79.1% rostered
9.7
Evan McPhersonK · 22.3% rostered
9.2

What about Nick Folk versus these pickups?

K · Week 8

Chad Ryland8.6projected FP

Nick Folk8.3projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗K · Week 8

Nick Folk8.3projected FP

Jason Sanders8.1projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗K · Week 8

Nick Folk8.3projected FP

Matt Gay8.1projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗K · Week 8

Nick Folk8.3projected FP

Drew Stevens8.1projected FP

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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.

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