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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Tampa Bay Buccaneers over Carolina Panthers: 4.9 versus 4.7 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Stats & schedule ›4.9FF projected FP
31.8%rostered on ESPN+0.32 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers projects for 4.9 Standard points against CHI this week. He is rostered in 31.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.32 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 4.9 FP -0.4vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 5.3 FP
- Sleeper
- 4.0 FP
- FantasyPros
- 4.9 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 5.5 FP
- Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 10.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 48.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 68.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed |
| Weeks 15–18 | 17.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 29.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 4.7 FPvs DEN | 4.9 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 4.9 FPvs NOHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 11 | 6.0 FPvs BAL | 6.0 FPvs DET |
| Week 12 | 4.9 FPvs TB | 7.8 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 4.9 FPvs MIN | 10.9 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.8 FPvs NO | 9.0 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 3.9 FPvs CIN | 8.2 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.0 FPvs PIT | 7.3 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 4.8 FPvs SEA | 6.7 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 4.2 FPvs ATL | 7.6 FPvs NOHigher 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus these pickups?
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