THIS-WEEK PICKUP

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Chad Ryland over Trey Smack: 8.5 versus 7.1 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

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THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Chad Ryland 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.
Chad Ryland projects for 8.5 Standard points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 13.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 29.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.41 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Trey Smack projects for 7.1 Standard points against NE this week. He is rostered in 10.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.45 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 | Trey Smack |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 27.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 14.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 86.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed | 70.6 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 40.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 31.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Chad Ryland | Trey Smack |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.5 FPvs SEAHigher projection | 7.1 FPvs NE |
| Week 10 | 9.8 FPvs LARHigher projection | 7.3 FPvs MIN |
| Week 11 | 9.3 FPvs KCHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 9.7 FPvs WASHigher projection | 8.1 FPvs LAR |
| Week 13 | 9.6 FPvs PHIHigher projection | 8.3 FPvs NO |
| Week 14 | BYE | 8.3 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 9.7 FPvs NYJHigher projection | 8.3 FPvs MIA |
| Week 16 | 10.0 FPvs NOHigher projection | 7.1 FPvs CHI |
| Week 17 | 9.8 FPvs LVHigher projection | 8.7 FPvs HOU |
| Week 18 | 10.4 FPvs SFHigher projection | 7.5 FPvs DET |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Harrison Butker8.5projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Evan McPherson8.0projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Chase McLaughlin8.4projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Drew Stevens8.6projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP