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 Jake Bates over Cameron Dicker: 7.5 versus 7.0 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?
Jake Bates is the stronger immediate points option. Jake Bates 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.
Cameron Dicker projects for 7.0 Standard points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 6.0 FP. He is rostered in 43.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.76 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Jake Bates projects for 7.5 Standard points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 9.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 41.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.03 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 | Cameron Dicker | Jake Bates |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 22.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 25.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 86.0 FP11/11 scheduled games projected | 92.5 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 31.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 31.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Cameron Dicker | Jake Bates |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 7.0 FPvs LAR | 7.5 FPvs MINHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 8.2 FPvs HOU | 9.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.5 FPvs BAL | 8.6 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 7.8 FPvs NYJ | 9.3 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 7.9 FPvs NE | 8.2 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 8.1 FPvs TB | 8.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 7.9 FPvs LV | 9.6 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 8.5 FPvs SFHigher projection | 7.4 FPvs MIN |
| Week 16 | 8.0 FPvs MIA | 8.7 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 7.7 FPvs KC | 7.7 FPvs CHI |
| Week 18 | 7.4 FPvs DEN | 7.8 FPvs GBHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท K





Cam Little9.8projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
Matt Gay8.4projected FP
Cairo Santos7.1projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Will Reichard9.3projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP