THE ALTERNATIVE

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 Jacksonville Jaguars over Dallas Cowboys: 7.4 versus 5.3 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Jacksonville Jaguars 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 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.
Jacksonville Jaguars projects for 7.4 Standard points against IND this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 77.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 5.95 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 | Dallas Cowboys | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 13.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 17.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 40.7 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 59.5 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 13.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 19.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Dallas Cowboys | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 5.3 FPvs ARI | 7.4 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 5.6 FPvs INDHigher projection | 3.3 FPvs BAL |
| Week 10 | 2.3 FPvs SF | 6.8 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.3 FPvs TEN | 5.7 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 4.8 FPvs PHI | 7.4 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 4.2 FPvs SEA | 4.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | BYE | 5.4 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 2.2 FPvs LAR | 4.8 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 2.6 FPvs JAC | 3.7 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 4.3 FPvs NYG | 5.1 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 4.1 FPvs WAS | 5.7 FPvs INDHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.9projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected 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
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
Pittsburgh Steelers9.7projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.4projected FP
Atlanta Falcons6.3projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP