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 Detroit Lions: 8.9 versus 6.1 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. Detroit Lions 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 1.44 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 2.13 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 | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 17.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 21.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 59.4 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected | 58.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 20.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 21.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Detroit Lions | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 6.1 FPvs MIN | 8.9 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 6.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 6.0 FPvs WAS |
| Week 10 | 4.1 FPvs NE | 6.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 6.3 FPvs TBHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 4.8 FPvs CHI | 5.6 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 4.6 FPvs ATL | 4.7 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 6.1 FPvs TENHigher projection | 4.4 FPvs SF |
| Week 15 | 5.2 FPvs MINHigher projection | 4.5 FPvs DAL |
| Week 16 | 5.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 5.4 FPvs SEA |
| Week 17 | 4.4 FPvs CHI | 5.6 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.2 FPvs GB | 6.2 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
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
New England Patriots7.2projected 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 Commanders6.8projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.9projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.4projected FP