THIS-WEEK PICKUP

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
The displayed FF scores are tied. Dallas Cowboys gets the tiebreaker: FF is +0.0 FP versus ESPN, compared with -0.4 for New York Giants. The higher FF-minus-ESPN margin is preferred; this is not a measured probability of beating ESPN. A longer-term pickup decision can differ; compare roster fit and the outlook before dropping anyone.

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THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Dallas Cowboys 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 6.3 Standard points against IND this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 15.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
New York Giants projects for 6.3 Standard points against PHI this week. He is rostered in 46.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.71 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 | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 13.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 14.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 33.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed | 47.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 11.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 18.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.3 FPvs IND | 6.3 FPvs PHI |
| Week 10 | 1.4 FPvs SF | 4.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.3 FPvs TENHigher projection | 3.5 FPvs JAC |
| Week 12 | 5.3 FPvs PHI | 5.9 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 3.4 FPvs SEAHigher projection | 3.3 FPvs SF |
| Week 14 | BYE | 5.1 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 2.3 FPvs LAR | 6.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 2.0 FPvs JAC | 3.1 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 3.5 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 3.4 FPvs DAL |
| Week 18 | 3.9 FPvs WAS | 5.8 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Chicago Bears6.5projected FP
Dallas Cowboys6.3projected FP
Dallas Cowboys6.3projected FP
Philadelphia Eagles6.3projected FP
Dallas Cowboys6.3projected FP
Cleveland Browns6.3projected FP
Dallas Cowboys6.3projected FP
Buffalo Bills6.7projected FP
Houston Texans9.9projected FP
Seattle Seahawks9.0projected FP
Seattle Seahawks9.0projected FP
New Orleans Saints7.2projected FP
New Orleans Saints7.2projected FP
Detroit Lions7.1projected FP
Detroit Lions7.1projected FP
Denver Broncos6.8projected FP
Denver Broncos6.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.8projected FP
Buffalo Bills6.7projected FP
Buffalo Bills6.7projected FP
Chicago Bears6.5projected FP
New York Giants6.3projected FP
Philadelphia Eagles6.3projected FP