THE ALTERNATIVE
Detroit Lions
Stats & schedule ›7.4FF projected FP
28.8%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Detroit Lions or New Orleans Saints?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: New Orleans Saints
The displayed FF scores are tied. New Orleans Saints gets the tiebreaker: FF is +1.1 FP versus ESPN, compared with +1.0 for Detroit Lions. 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.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
New Orleans Saints
Stats & schedule ›7.4FF projected FP
2.1%rostered on ESPN+0.01 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
New Orleans Saints is the stronger immediate points option. New Orleans Saints 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
Detroit Lions projects for 7.4 Standard points against MIA this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 28.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 7.4 FP
- ESPN
- 6.4 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 7.3 FP
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints projects for 7.4 Standard points against CLE this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 2.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 7.4 FP
- ESPN
- 6.3 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.9 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.0 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.2 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Detroit Lions | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 18.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 15.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 54.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 47.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 20.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 19.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Detroit Lions | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 7.4 FPvs MIA | 7.4 FPvs CLE |
| Week 10 | 4.9 FPvs NEHigher projection | 4.6 FPvs CAR |
| Week 11 | 5.8 FPvs TBHigher projection | 3.9 FPvs CHI |
| Week 12 | 5.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 4.0 FPvs CIN |
| Week 13 | 5.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 4.2 FPvs GB |
| Week 14 | 5.8 FPvs TENHigher projection | 4.0 FPvs CAR |
| Week 15 | 5.3 FPvs MINHigher projection | 4.5 FPvs TB |
| Week 16 | 5.5 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 5.2 FPvs ARI |
| Week 17 | 4.4 FPvs CHI | 4.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.0 FPvs GBHigher projection | 4.7 FPvs TB |
PICKUP RANKINGS · D/ST
More options. The same scale.
5.7 FP10.2 FP
Seattle SeahawksD/ST · 94.4% rostered9.2
Houston TexansD/ST · 63.3% rostered9.1
Kansas City ChiefsD/ST · 53.2% rostered7.7- New Orleans SaintsD/ST · 2.1% rostered7.4
- Detroit LionsD/ST · 28.8% rostered7.4
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What about New Orleans Saints versus these pickups?
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Denver Broncos6.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
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D/ST · Week 9Houston Texans9.1projected FP
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Cincinnati Bengals5.5projected FP
Washington Commanders3.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9
Chicago Bears6.6projected FPSeattle Seahawks9.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9Denver Broncos6.7projected FPKansas City Chiefs7.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9
New York Jets3.0projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9Cincinnati Bengals5.5projected FP
Los Angeles Rams6.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 9Seattle Seahawks9.2projected FPHouston Texans9.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
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