THE ALTERNATIVE
Dallas Cowboys
Stats & schedule ›5.3FF projected FP
15.5%rostered on ESPN-0.16 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Dallas Cowboys or Detroit Lions?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Detroit Lions
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Detroit Lions over Dallas Cowboys: 6.1 versus 5.3 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Detroit Lions
Stats & schedule ›6.1FF projected FP
27.4%rostered on ESPN+1.44 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Detroit Lions is the stronger immediate points option. Dallas Cowboys 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.
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys projects for 5.3 Standard points against ARI this week. He is rostered in 15.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.16 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 5.3 FP
- ESPN
- 5.7 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.0 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 5.3 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 5.8 FP
Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions projects for 6.1 Standard points against MIN this week. He is rostered in 27.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.44 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 6.1 FP
- ESPN
- 6.1 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.2 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.0 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 6.0 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Dallas Cowboys | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 13.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 17.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 40.7 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 59.4 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 13.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 20.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Dallas Cowboys | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.3 FPvs ARI | 6.1 FPvs MINHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 5.6 FPvs IND | 6.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 2.3 FPvs SF | 4.1 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.3 FPvs TEN | 6.3 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 4.8 FPvs PHI | 4.8 FPvs CHI |
| Week 13 | 4.2 FPvs SEA | 4.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 14 | BYE | 6.1 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 2.2 FPvs LAR | 5.2 FPvs MINHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 2.6 FPvs JAC | 5.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 4.3 FPvs NYG | 4.4 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 4.1 FPvs WAS | 5.2 FPvs GBHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · D/ST
More options. The same scale.
6.8 FP9.9 FP
Pittsburgh SteelersD/ST · 96.9% rostered9.7
Los Angeles RamsD/ST · 92.0% rostered9.4
Cincinnati BengalsD/ST · 58.8% rostered8.6
Washington CommandersD/ST · 38.9% rostered8.3
Jacksonville JaguarsD/ST · 77.7% rostered7.1
FEATURED · YOUR NEXT MOVE
GamePlan.Fortify your season.Own the playoffs.
See your season unfold. Build stronger lineups, make smarter moves and plan your playoff push. Think weeks ahead while your league mates are still figuring out Sunday.
No Signup Required
YOUR PICKUP MAP EXAMPLE
#1 Week · #1 ROS · #1 Playoffs
#3 Playoffs
#3 Week
What about Detroit Lions versus these pickups?
D/ST · Week 8
Atlanta Falcons6.3projected FPDetroit Lions6.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Detroit Lions6.1projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Detroit Lions6.1projected FP
Seattle Seahawks6.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Detroit Lions6.1projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Atlanta Falcons6.3projected FPDetroit Lions6.1projected FPDetroit Lions6.1projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPDetroit Lions6.1projected FPSeattle Seahawks6.0projected FPDetroit Lions6.1projected FPCleveland Browns5.9projected FPMore D/ST pickup decisions
D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cleveland Browns5.9projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.2projected FPCincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.2projected FPCincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.9projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPCleveland Browns5.9projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPCincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FP