THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Chicago Bears
Stats & schedule ›5.8FF projected FP
24.4%rostered on ESPN+4.15 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Chicago Bears or Minnesota Vikings?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Chicago Bears
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Chicago Bears over Minnesota Vikings: 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.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Minnesota Vikings
Stats & schedule ›4.8FF projected FP
88.0%rostered on ESPN-0.50 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
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
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 24.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 4.15 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
- Boosted Trees
- 5.9 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 5.8 FP
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings projects for 4.8 Standard points against DET this week. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 88.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.50 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 4.8 FP
- ESPN
- 4.7 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 5.0 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 4.7 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 17.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 46.1 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 75.4 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 16.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 30.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Chicago Bears | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.8 FPvs SEAHigher projection | 4.8 FPvs DET |
| Week 9 | 6.0 FPvs TBHigher projection | 5.8 FPvs BUF |
| Week 10 | BYE | 6.6 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.5 FPvs NO | 6.1 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 3.0 FPvs DET | 7.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 3.8 FPvs JAC | 8.0 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 6.0 FPvs MIA | 6.8 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 2.7 FPvs BUF | 6.3 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.2 FPvs GB | 8.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 2.7 FPvs DET | 8.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.5 FPvs MIN | 7.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · D/ST
More options. The same scale.
6.8 FP9.9 FP
Pittsburgh SteelersD/ST · 96.9% rostered9.4
Los Angeles RamsD/ST · 92.1% rostered9.3
Cincinnati BengalsD/ST · 59.0% rostered8.6
Washington CommandersD/ST · 39.1% rostered8.3
Jacksonville JaguarsD/ST · 77.8% rostered7.1
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