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 8 points, pick up Chicago Bears over Denver Broncos: 5.8 versus 4.8 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Chicago Bears is the stronger immediate points option. Chicago Bears 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.
Chicago Bears projects for 5.8 Standard points against SEA this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 24.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 4.19 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Denver Broncos projects for 4.8 Standard points against KC this week. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 84.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.80 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 | Chicago Bears | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.9 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 11.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 46.1 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 67.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 16.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 27.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Chicago Bears | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.8 FPvs SEAHigher projection | 4.8 FPvs KC |
| Week 9 | 6.0 FPvs TB | 6.9 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | BYE |
| Week 11 | 5.5 FPvs NO | 6.9 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 3.0 FPvs DET | 7.0 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 3.8 FPvs JAC | 7.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 6.0 FPvs MIA | 7.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 2.7 FPvs BUF | 6.7 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.2 FPvs GB | 5.2 FPvs BUF |
| Week 17 | 2.7 FPvs DET | 6.0 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.5 FPvs MIN | 9.3 FPvs LACHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Seattle Seahawks6.0projected FP
Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.8projected FP
Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
New York Jets5.6projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP