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 9 points, pick up Spencer Shrader over Dominic Zvada: 8.6 versus 8.2 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Spencer Shrader is the stronger immediate points option. Dominic Zvada is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a K 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.
Dominic Zvada projects for 8.2 Standard points against PHI this week. He is rostered in 35.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.57 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Spencer Shrader projects for 8.6 Standard points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 4.3 FP. He is rostered in 83.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.04 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 | Dominic Zvada | Spencer Shrader |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 26.5 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 27.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 92.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected | 79.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 37.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 35.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Dominic Zvada | Spencer Shrader |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 8.2 FPvs PHI | 8.6 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 9.7 FPvs WASHigher projection | 9.2 FPvs MIA |
| Week 11 | 8.6 FPvs JAC | 9.3 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 10.1 FPvs INDHigher projection | 8.2 FPvs NYG |
| Week 13 | 10.0 FPvs SFHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 14 | 8.6 FPvs SEA | 8.9 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 9.3 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 9.0 FPvs TEN |
| Week 16 | 8.8 FPvs DET | 9.4 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 9.8 FPvs DALHigher projection | 8.4 FPvs CLE |
| Week 18 | 9.4 FPvs PHIHigher projection | 8.2 FPvs JAC |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.6projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Will Reichard8.8projected FP
Chase McLaughlin8.3projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Drew Stevens8.6projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Tyler Bass9.7projected FP
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Harrison Butker8.5projected FP