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 Los Angeles Rams over Denver Broncos: 8.9 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

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Los Angeles Rams is the stronger immediate points option. Denver Broncos 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 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 0.89 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Los Angeles Rams projects for 8.9 Standard points against LAC this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 92.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.30 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 | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 21.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 67.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 58.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 27.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 21.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 4.8 FPvs KC | 8.9 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 6.9 FPvs CARHigher projection | 6.0 FPvs WAS |
| Week 10 | BYE | 6.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 6.9 FPvs LVHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 7.0 FPvs PITHigher projection | 5.6 FPvs GB |
| Week 13 | 7.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 4.7 FPvs KC |
| Week 14 | 6.9 FPvs NYJHigher projection | 4.4 FPvs SF |
| Week 15 | 6.7 FPvs LVHigher projection | 4.5 FPvs DAL |
| Week 16 | 5.2 FPvs BUF | 5.4 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 6.0 FPvs NEHigher projection | 5.6 FPvs TB |
| Week 18 | 9.4 FPvs LACHigher projection | 6.2 FPvs SEA |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
Pittsburgh Steelers9.7projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
Washington Commanders7.9projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Washington Commanders7.9projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.9projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders7.9projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.4projected FP