THIS-WEEK PICKUP

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 Detroit Lions over Indianapolis Colts: 6.1 versus 3.3 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Detroit Lions is the stronger immediate points option. Indianapolis Colts 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.
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 1.56 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Indianapolis Colts projects for 3.3 Standard points against JAC this week. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 3.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.61 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 | Detroit Lions | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 17.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 9.2 FP2/3 scheduled games projected ยท partial |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 59.4 FP11/11 scheduled games projected | 44.6 FP9/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye ยท partial |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 20.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 20.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Detroit Lions | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 6.1 FPvs MINHigher projection | 3.3 FPvs JAC |
| Week 9 | 6.8 FPvs MIA | Unavailablevs DAL |
| Week 10 | 4.1 FPvs NE | 5.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 6.3 FPvs TBHigher projection | 4.0 FPvs HOU |
| Week 12 | 4.8 FPvs CHI | 5.1 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 4.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 6.1 FPvs TENHigher projection | 5.6 FPvs PHI |
| Week 15 | 5.2 FPvs MIN | 6.3 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 4.0 FPvs CIN |
| Week 17 | 4.4 FPvs CHI | 6.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.2 FPvs GBHigher projection | 4.1 FPvs JAC |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Atlanta Falcons6.3projected FP
Detroit Lions6.1projected FP
Detroit Lions6.1projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Detroit Lions6.1projected FP
Seattle Seahawks6.0projected FP
Detroit Lions6.1projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.9projected 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
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected 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