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 10 points, pick up Ryan Fitzgerald over Chad Ryland: 7.2 versus 7.0 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Ryan Fitzgerald is the stronger immediate points option. Ryan Fitzgerald 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.
Chad Ryland projects for 7.0 Standard points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 7.7 FP. He is rostered in 26.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 2.60 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Ryan Fitzgerald projects for 7.2 Standard points against NO this week. His recent scoring average is 3.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 7.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.41 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 | Chad Ryland | Ryan Fitzgerald |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 22.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 21.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 64.5 FPHigher projection8/8 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed | 61.9 FP9/9 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 33.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 27.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Chad Ryland | Ryan Fitzgerald |
|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | 7.0 FPvs LAR | 7.2 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 7.6 FPvs KCHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs BAL |
| Week 12 | 7.9 FPvs WASHigher projection | 6.9 FPvs TB |
| Week 13 | 8.4 FPvs PHIHigher projection | 6.5 FPvs MIN |
| Week 14 | BYE | 7.1 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 8.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection | 6.8 FPvs CIN |
| Week 16 | 8.4 FPvs NOHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs PIT |
| Week 17 | 8.5 FPvs LVHigher projection | 6.5 FPvs SEA |
| Week 18 | 8.3 FPvs SFHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs ATL |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 10





Eddy Pineiro7.3projected FP
Ryan Fitzgerald7.2projected FP
Ryan Fitzgerald7.2projected FP
Zane Gonzalez7.0projected FP
Ryan Fitzgerald7.2projected FP
Matt Gay7.4projected FP
Ryan Fitzgerald7.2projected FP
Jake Moody7.4projected FP
Tyler Bass10.3projected FP
Brandon Aubrey10.1projected FP
Brandon Aubrey10.1projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.6projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.6projected FP
Spencer Shrader9.6projected FP
Spencer Shrader9.6projected FP
Cam Little9.4projected FP
Cam Little9.4projected FP
Evan McPherson9.2projected FP
Evan McPherson9.2projected FP
Dominic Zvada9.1projected FP
Dominic Zvada9.1projected FP
Jake Bates8.9projected FP
Jake Bates8.9projected FP
Chris Boswell8.7projected FP