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 Buffalo Bills: 5.8 versus 4.7 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. Buffalo Bills 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.
Buffalo Bills projects for 4.7 Standard points against BAL this week. He is rostered in 6.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.17 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 24.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 4.15 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 | Buffalo Bills | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 13.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 11.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 45.4 FP11/11 scheduled games projected | 46.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 16.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 16.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Buffalo Bills | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 4.7 FPvs BAL | 5.8 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 4.5 FPvs MIN | 6.0 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 4.6 FPvs NYJHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 11 | 4.7 FPvs MIA | 5.5 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 2.7 FPvs KC | 3.0 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 3.3 FPvs NE | 3.8 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.2 FPvs GB | 6.0 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 3.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 2.7 FPvs BUF |
| Week 16 | 4.2 FPvs DEN | 5.2 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 5.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 2.7 FPvs DET |
| Week 18 | 4.4 FPvs NYJ | 5.5 FPvs MINHigher projection |
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