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 Los Angeles Rams over Baltimore Ravens: 8.7 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?
Los Angeles Rams is the stronger immediate points option. Baltimore Ravens 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 3.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Los Angeles Rams projects for 8.7 Standard points against LAC this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 92.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.96 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 | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 21.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 52.5 FP9/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye ยท partial | 58.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 19.8 FP3/4 scheduled games projected ยท partial | 21.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Baltimore Ravens | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 3.4 FPvs BUF | 8.7 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 4.5 FPvs JAC | 6.1 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.3 FPvs LACHigher projection | 6.8 FPvs ARI |
| Week 11 | 5.3 FPvs CARHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 5.7 FPvs HOU | 5.7 FPvs GB |
| Week 13 | BYE | 4.7 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 6.5 FPvs TBHigher projection | 4.5 FPvs SF |
| Week 15 | 6.0 FPvs PITHigher projection | 4.5 FPvs DAL |
| Week 16 | 7.6 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 5.4 FPvs SEA |
| Week 17 | Unavailablevs CIN | 5.6 FPvs TB |
| Week 18 | 6.1 FPvs PIT | 6.2 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
Pittsburgh Steelers9.1projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected 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
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
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.5projected FP