THE ALTERNATIVE
Carolina Panthers
Stats & schedule ›4.7FF projected FP
9.5%rostered on ESPN-1.00 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Carolina Panthers or Minnesota Vikings?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Minnesota Vikings
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Minnesota Vikings over Carolina Panthers: 5.1 versus 4.7 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
Need a D/ST off waivers?
FORTIFIED FANTASY · TRADE DEADLINE
Before you make the deal.
What could Derrick Henry get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
Browse deadline trades ↗THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Minnesota Vikings
Stats & schedule ›5.1FF projected FP
84.7%rostered on ESPN-0.43 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Minnesota Vikings is the stronger immediate points option. Carolina Panthers 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.
Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers projects for 4.7 Standard points against DEN this week. He is rostered in 9.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 4.7 FP +0.4vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 4.3 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 4.4 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 5.1 FP
- Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings projects for 5.1 Standard points against BUF this week. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 84.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.43 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 5.1 FP +0.1vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 5.0 FP
- Sleeper
- 4.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.0 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.0 FP
- Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
FEATURED · YOUR NEXT MOVE
GamePlan.Fortify your season.Own the playoffs.
See your season unfold. Build stronger lineups, make smarter moves and plan your playoff push. Think weeks ahead while your league mates are still figuring out Sunday.
No Signup Required
YOUR PICKUP MAP EXAMPLE
#1 Week · #1 ROS · #1 Playoffs
#3 Playoffs
#3 Week
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Carolina Panthers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.5 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 15.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 48.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 58.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 17.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 23.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Carolina Panthers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 4.7 FPvs DEN | 5.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 4.9 FPvs NO | 6.0 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 6.0 FPvs BALHigher projection | 4.9 FPvs SF |
| Week 12 | 4.9 FPvs TB | 6.4 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 4.9 FPvs MIN | 6.9 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.8 FPvs NO | 5.9 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 3.9 FPvs CIN | 4.8 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.0 FPvs PIT | 6.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 4.8 FPvs SEA | 6.6 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 4.2 FPvs ATL | 5.7 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
5.6 FP9.9 FP
Houston TexansD/ST · 89.8% rostered9.9
Seattle SeahawksD/ST · 97.2% rostered9.0
New Orleans SaintsD/ST · 11.7% rostered7.2
Detroit LionsD/ST · 36.4% rostered7.1
Kansas City ChiefsD/ST · 58.6% rostered6.8
What about Minnesota Vikings versus these pickups?
D/ST · Week 9Minnesota Vikings5.1projected FP
New York Giants6.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9Minnesota Vikings5.1projected FPSeattle Seahawks9.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9
New England Patriots5.4projected FPMinnesota Vikings5.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9Minnesota Vikings5.1projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers4.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Minnesota Vikings5.1projected FPNew York Giants6.3projected FPMinnesota Vikings5.1projected FPSeattle Seahawks9.0projected FPNew England Patriots5.4projected FPMinnesota Vikings5.1projected FPMinnesota Vikings5.1projected FPTampa Bay Buccaneers4.9projected FPMore D/ST pickup decisions
D/ST · Week 9Detroit Lions7.1projected FPNew Orleans Saints7.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9
Chicago Bears6.5projected FPNew Orleans Saints7.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9Kansas City Chiefs6.8projected FPNew Orleans Saints7.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9Houston Texans9.9projected FP
San Francisco 49ers5.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9
Cincinnati Bengals4.8projected FPHouston Texans9.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9Cincinnati Bengals4.8projected FPNew Orleans Saints7.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9Detroit Lions7.1projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9Cincinnati Bengals4.8projected FP
Washington Commanders3.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Detroit Lions7.1projected FPNew Orleans Saints7.2projected FPChicago Bears6.5projected FPNew Orleans Saints7.2projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.8projected FPNew Orleans Saints7.2projected FPHouston Texans9.9projected FPSan Francisco 49ers5.9projected FPCincinnati Bengals4.8projected FPHouston Texans9.9projected FPCincinnati Bengals4.8projected FPNew Orleans Saints7.2projected FPDetroit Lions7.1projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.8projected FPCincinnati Bengals4.8projected FPWashington Commanders3.4projected FP