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 Dallas Cowboys over Baltimore Ravens: 5.3 versus 3.3 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?
Dallas Cowboys is the stronger immediate points option. Dallas Cowboys 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 3.3 Standard points against BUF this week. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 57.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 3.22 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Dallas Cowboys projects for 5.3 Standard points against ARI this week. He is rostered in 15.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.16 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 | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 13.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 52.2 FP9/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye ยท partial | 40.7 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 19.6 FP3/4 scheduled games projected ยท partial | 13.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Baltimore Ravens | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 3.3 FPvs BUF | 5.3 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 4.5 FPvs JAC | 5.6 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.4 FPvs LACHigher projection | 2.3 FPvs SF |
| Week 11 | 5.3 FPvs CAR | 5.3 FPvs TEN |
| Week 12 | 5.6 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 4.8 FPvs PHI |
| Week 13 | BYE | 4.2 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 6.5 FPvs TBHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 15 | 6.0 FPvs PITHigher projection | 2.2 FPvs LAR |
| Week 16 | 7.5 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 2.6 FPvs JAC |
| Week 17 | Unavailablevs CIN | 4.3 FPvs NYG |
| Week 18 | 6.1 FPvs PITHigher projection | 4.1 FPvs WAS |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Cleveland Browns5.9projected FP
Dallas Cowboys5.3projected FP
Dallas Cowboys5.3projected FP
Seattle Seahawks6.0projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.4projected FP
Dallas Cowboys5.3projected FP
Dallas Cowboys5.3projected FP
Denver Broncos4.8projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.9projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP