Who should I pick up: Eddy Pineiro or Nick Folk?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

Reception scoring does not change these projections. One comparison covers PPR, Half-PPR and Standard.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Eddy Pineiro

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Eddy Pineiro over Nick Folk: 7.5 versus 7.2 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 11:50 AM ET · Common scoring preset

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Eddy Pineiro

K · SF · vs LV

Stats & schedule ›

7.5FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

35.5%rostered on ESPN-0.10 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Nick Folk

K · ATL · vs CIN

Stats & schedule ›

7.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

4.8%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Eddy Pineiro is the stronger immediate points option. Nick Folk 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.

Eddy Pineiro

Eddy Pineiro projects for 7.5 Standard points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 2.5 FP. He is rostered in 35.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.10 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 7.5 FP -0.8vs ESPN
ESPN: 8.3 FP
Sleeper: 8.5 FP
FantasyPros: 8.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 10.2 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Nick Folk

Nick Folk projects for 7.2 Standard points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 3.3 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 4.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 7.2 FP -0.2vs ESPN
ESPN: 7.4 FP
Sleeper: 8.0 FP
FantasyPros: 7.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.5 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 10:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Eddy Pineiro	Nick Folk
Next 3 weeks	21.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	14.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	67.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	61.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	26.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	28.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Eddy Pineiro	Nick Folk
Week 9	7.5 FPvs LVHigher projection	7.2 FPvs CIN
Week 10	7.5 FPvs DALHigher projection	6.8 FPvs KC
Week 11	6.2 FPvs MINHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	6.4 FPvs SEAHigher projection	6.2 FPvs MIN
Week 13	6.2 FPvs NYG	6.4 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 14	7.0 FPvs LARHigher projection	6.7 FPvs CLE
Week 15	6.7 FPvs LAC	6.9 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 16	6.4 FPvs KC	7.1 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 17	7.0 FPvs PHI	7.3 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 18	6.8 FPvs ARI	6.9 FPvs CARHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:01 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · Rankings position · WEEK 9

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

7.6 FP10.7 FP

Brandon AubreyK · 98.0% rostered
10.7
Tyler BassK · 76.2% rostered
9.7
Ka'imi FairbairnK · 82.5% rostered
9.3
Jake BatesK · 51.6% rostered
9.2
Matt GayK · 57.7% rostered
9.1

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What about Eddy Pineiro versus these pickups?

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Cameron Dicker7.7projected FP

Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP

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Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP

Brandon McManus7.4projected FP

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Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP

Trey Smack7.1projected FP

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Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP

Evan McPherson8.0projected FP

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