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 Miami Dolphins: 5.8 versus 4.2 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. Miami Dolphins 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 24.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 4.26 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Miami Dolphins projects for 4.2 Standard points against NE this week. He is rostered in 0.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.04 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 | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.9 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 11.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 46.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 36.8 FP11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 16.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 13.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Chicago Bears | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.8 FPvs SEAHigher projection | 4.2 FPvs NE |
| Week 9 | 6.0 FPvs TBHigher projection | 2.1 FPvs DET |
| Week 10 | BYE | 4.7 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.6 FPvs NOHigher projection | 0.9 FPvs BUF |
| Week 12 | 3.0 FPvs DET | 4.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 3.9 FPvs JAC | 3.9 FPvs DEN |
| Week 14 | 6.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 3.0 FPvs CHI |
| Week 15 | 2.8 FPvs BUF | 3.6 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.2 FPvs GBHigher projection | 5.0 FPvs LAC |
| Week 17 | 2.7 FPvs DETHigher projection | 2.0 FPvs BUF |
| Week 18 | 5.6 FPvs MINHigher projection | 3.3 FPvs NE |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Seattle Seahawks6.0projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.9projected FP
Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Las Vegas Raiders5.6projected FP
Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.9projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP