THE ALTERNATIVE
Chicago Bears
Stats & schedule ›5.8FF projected FP
25.7%rostered on ESPN+1.14 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Chicago Bears or Los Angeles Rams?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Los Angeles Rams
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Los Angeles Rams over Chicago Bears: 9.1 versus 5.8 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Los Angeles Rams
Stats & schedule ›9.1FF projected FP
92.5%rostered on ESPN+0.41 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Los Angeles Rams 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
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 25.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.14 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 5.8 FP
- ESPN
- 6.1 FP
- Sleeper
- 4.4 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.1 FP
- FF median
- 5.7 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 5.9 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 5.8 FP
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams projects for 9.1 Standard points against LAC this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 92.5% 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.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 9.1 FP
- ESPN
- 9.9 FP
- Sleeper
- 6.6 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.6 FP
- FF median
- 9.0 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 10.2 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 9.9 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Chicago Bears | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 22.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 45.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 58.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Weeks 15–18 | 15.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 21.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Chicago Bears | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.8 FPvs SEA | 9.1 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 6.1 FPvs TB | 6.2 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 10 | BYE | 6.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.4 FPvs NOHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 3.0 FPvs DET | 5.8 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 3.6 FPvs JAC | 4.7 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 4.6 FPvs SF |
| Week 15 | 2.6 FPvs BUF | 4.5 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.2 FPvs GB | 5.3 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 2.7 FPvs DET | 5.6 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.4 FPvs MIN | 6.2 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · D/ST
More options. The same scale.
-2.8 FP23.3 FP
Pittsburgh SteelersD/ST · 97.0% rostered9.6- Los Angeles RamsD/ST · 92.5% rostered9.1
Cincinnati BengalsD/ST · 60.4% rostered8.5
Washington CommandersD/ST · 40.6% rostered7.6
New England PatriotsD/ST · 71.5% rostered7.5
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What about Los Angeles Rams versus these pickups?
D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.5projected FPLos Angeles Rams9.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Los Angeles Rams9.1projected FPPittsburgh Steelers9.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPLos Angeles Rams9.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Los Angeles Rams9.1projected FPWashington Commanders7.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Cincinnati Bengals8.5projected FPLos Angeles Rams9.1projected FPLos Angeles Rams9.1projected FPPittsburgh Steelers9.6projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPLos Angeles Rams9.1projected FPLos Angeles Rams9.1projected FPWashington Commanders7.6projected FPMore D/ST pickup decisions
D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.5projected FPNew England Patriots7.5projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.5projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.5projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8
Kansas City Chiefs6.4projected FPWashington Commanders7.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8
Cleveland Browns6.1projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.5projected FPWashington Commanders7.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8
Atlanta Falcons6.7projected FPWashington Commanders7.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Cincinnati Bengals8.5projected FPNew England Patriots7.5projected FPCincinnati Bengals8.5projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.5projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.4projected FPWashington Commanders7.6projected FPCleveland Browns6.1projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.4projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.4projected FPCincinnati Bengals8.5projected FPWashington Commanders7.6projected FPAtlanta Falcons6.7projected FPWashington Commanders7.6projected FP