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 9 points, pick up Ryan Fitzgerald over Andy Borregales: 6.9 versus 6.7 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Ryan Fitzgerald is the stronger immediate points option. Andy Borregales 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.
Andy Borregales projects for 6.7 Standard points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 6.3 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 1.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Ryan Fitzgerald projects for 6.9 Standard points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 6.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 8.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.12 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 | Andy Borregales | Ryan Fitzgerald |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 13.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 22.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 63.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 74.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 28.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 30.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Andy Borregales | Ryan Fitzgerald |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.7 FPvs GB | 6.9 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 6.8 FPvs DET | 8.1 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 11 | BYE | 7.6 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 7.2 FPvs LACHigher projection | 7.1 FPvs TB |
| Week 13 | 7.5 FPvs BUFHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs MIN |
| Week 14 | 7.0 FPvs MIN | 8.0 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 6.8 FPvs KC | 8.0 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 7.0 FPvs NYJ | 7.6 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 7.2 FPvs DENHigher projection | 7.1 FPvs SEA |
| Week 18 | 7.6 FPvs MIA | 7.6 FPvs ATL |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Trey Smack7.1projected FP
Ryan Fitzgerald6.9projected FP
Ryan Fitzgerald6.9projected FP
Cameron Dicker7.2projected FP
Ryan Fitzgerald6.9projected FP
Zane Gonzalez6.4projected FP
Ryan Fitzgerald6.9projected FP
Nick Folk7.3projected FP
Brandon Aubrey10.6projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Drew Stevens8.8projected FP
Drew Stevens8.8projected FP
Cairo Santos8.8projected FP
Cairo Santos8.8projected FP
Will Reichard8.7projected FP