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Week 82026 ยท D/ST ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Denver Broncos or Jacksonville Jaguars?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

Reception scoring does not change these projections. One comparison covers PPR, Half-PPR and Standard.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Jacksonville Jaguars

If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Jacksonville Jaguars over Denver Broncos: 7.4 versus 4.8 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Oct 30, 2:05 PM ET ยท Common scoring preset

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Jacksonville Jaguars is the stronger immediate points option. Jacksonville Jaguars 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.

Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos projects for 4.8 Standard points against KC this week. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 84.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.80 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
4.8 FP
ESPN
5.4 FP
Sleeper
5.0 FP
FantasyPros
5.5 FP
Boosted Trees
3.2 FP
Monte Carlo
5.3 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
  • Monte Carlo: Experimental ยท central 80%: -1.5โ€“13.0 FP ยท saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Jacksonville Jaguars

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 77.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 5.70 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
7.4 FP
ESPN
6.7 FP
Sleeper
7.1 FP
FantasyPros
7.2 FP
Boosted Trees
7.5 FP
Monte Carlo
6.8 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
  • Monte Carlo: Experimental ยท central 80%: -1.7โ€“17.4 FP ยท saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster data as of Oct 30, 1:30 PM ET / Oct 30, 1:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowDenver BroncosJacksonville Jaguars
Next 3 weeks11.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye17.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule67.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye59.3 FP11/11 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1827.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected19.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekDenver BroncosJacksonville Jaguars
Week 84.8 FPvs KC7.4 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 96.9 FPvs CARHigher projection3.2 FPvs BAL
Week 10BYE6.7 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 116.9 FPvs LVHigher projection5.7 FPvs NYG
Week 127.0 FPvs PIT7.3 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 137.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection4.3 FPvs CHI
Week 147.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection5.4 FPvs PIT
Week 156.7 FPvs LVHigher projection4.9 FPvs HOU
Week 165.2 FPvs BUFHigher projection3.7 FPvs DAL
Week 176.0 FPvs NEHigher projection5.1 FPvs WAS
Week 189.3 FPvs LACHigher projection5.7 FPvs IND

Outlook updated Oct 30, 2:14 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST

More options. The same scale.

FFโ€“Monte Carlo midpoint order within this pickup pool. The window connects two estimates; it is not a confidence interval. Rankings may differ from the FF points-only call above.

6.8 FP9.9 FP
  1. Pittsburgh SteelersD/ST ยท 96.9% rostered
    9.4
  2. Los Angeles RamsD/ST ยท 92.1% rostered
    9.3
  3. Cincinnati BengalsD/ST ยท 58.9% rostered
    8.6
  4. Washington CommandersD/ST ยท 39.0% rostered
    8.3
  5. Jacksonville JaguarsD/ST ยท 77.8% rostered
    7.1
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What about Jacksonville Jaguars versus these pickups?

D/ST ยท Week 8
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 8
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 8
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 8
Cleveland Browns5.8projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
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More D/ST pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

D/ST ยท Week 8
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 8
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 8
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 8
Cleveland Browns5.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 8
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 8
Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
Pittsburgh Steelers9.1projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 8
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.5projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 8
Atlanta Falcons6.3projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
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