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 Chicago Bears over Baltimore Ravens: 5.8 versus 3.4 projected FP. 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?
Chicago Bears is the stronger immediate points option. Chicago Bears is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a D/ST 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.
Baltimore Ravens projects for 3.4 Standard points against BUF this week. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 57.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 3.13 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Chicago Bears projects for 5.8 Standard points against SEA this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 24.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 4.19 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 | Baltimore Ravens | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 11.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 52.5 FP9/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye ยท partial | 46.1 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 19.8 FP3/4 scheduled games projected ยท partial | 16.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Baltimore Ravens | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 3.4 FPvs BUF | 5.8 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 4.5 FPvs JAC | 6.0 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.3 FPvs LACHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 11 | 5.3 FPvs CAR | 5.5 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.7 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 3.0 FPvs DET |
| Week 13 | BYE | 3.8 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 6.5 FPvs TBHigher projection | 6.0 FPvs MIA |
| Week 15 | 6.0 FPvs PITHigher projection | 2.7 FPvs BUF |
| Week 16 | 7.6 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 5.2 FPvs GB |
| Week 17 | Unavailablevs CIN | 2.7 FPvs DET |
| Week 18 | 6.1 FPvs PITHigher projection | 5.5 FPvs MIN |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Seattle Seahawks6.0projected FP
Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.8projected FP
Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
New York Jets5.6projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP