Who should I pick up: Cameron Dicker or Trey Smack?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

Reception scoring does not change these projections. One comparison covers PPR, Half-PPR and Standard.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Cameron Dicker

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Cameron Dicker over Trey Smack: 7.2 versus 7.1 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 12:09 PM ET · Common scoring preset

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Cameron Dicker

K · LAC · vs HOU

Stats & schedule ›

7.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET

42.0%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Trey Smack

K · GB · vs NE

Stats & schedule ›

7.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

10.4%rostered on ESPN-0.13 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Cameron Dicker is the stronger immediate points option. Trey Smack 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

Cameron Dicker projects for 7.2 Standard points against HOU this week. His recent scoring average is 8.5 FP. He is rostered in 42.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 7.2 FP -1.6vs ESPN
ESPN: 8.8 FP
Sleeper: 6.8 FP
FantasyPros: 6.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 9.3 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Trey Smack

Trey Smack projects for 7.1 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 6.0 FP. He is rostered in 10.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.13 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 7.1 FP -0.3vs ESPN
ESPN: 7.4 FP
Sleeper: 7.5 FP
FantasyPros: 6.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.6 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Cameron Dicker	Trey Smack
Next 3 weeks	22.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	14.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	78.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	69.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	32.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	30.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Cameron Dicker	Trey Smack
Week 9	7.2 FPvs HOUHigher projection	7.1 FPvs NE
Week 10	7.3 FPvs BAL	7.6 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 11	8.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	8.0 FPvs NE	8.0 FPvs LAR
Week 13	7.5 FPvs TB	8.2 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 14	8.2 FPvs LVHigher projection	8.1 FPvs BUF
Week 15	8.6 FPvs SFHigher projection	8.2 FPvs MIA
Week 16	8.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection	7.0 FPvs CHI
Week 17	7.8 FPvs KC	8.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 18	7.4 FPvs DEN	7.4 FPvs DET

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:15 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · Rankings position · WEEK 9

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

7.6 FP10.6 FP

Brandon AubreyK · 98.0% rostered
10.6
Tyler BassK · 76.2% rostered
10.0
Ka'imi FairbairnK · 82.5% rostered
9.3
Jake BatesK · 51.6% rostered
9.2
Matt GayK · 57.7% rostered
9.1

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What about Cameron Dicker versus these pickups?

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Cameron Dicker7.2projected FP

Jake Bates9.2projected FP

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Nick Folk7.3projected FP

Cameron Dicker7.2projected FP

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Cameron Dicker7.2projected FP

Brandon McManus7.4projected FP

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Cameron Dicker7.2projected FP

Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP

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