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 Los Angeles Rams over Green Bay Packers: 5.7 versus 5.5 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?
Los Angeles Rams is the stronger immediate points option. Green Bay Packers 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.
Green Bay Packers projects for 5.5 Standard points against NE this week. He is rostered in 18.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.12 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Los Angeles Rams projects for 5.7 Standard points against WAS this week. He is rostered in 81.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.53 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 | Green Bay Packers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 12.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 13.0 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 51.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 56.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 23.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 25.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Green Bay Packers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 5.5 FPvs NE | 5.7 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 6.6 FPvs MIN | 7.3 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 11 | BYE | BYE |
| Week 12 | 5.6 FPvs LAR | 6.8 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 6.0 FPvs NOHigher projection | 5.8 FPvs KC |
| Week 14 | 4.6 FPvs BUF | 5.5 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 7.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 5.6 FPvs DAL |
| Week 16 | 4.9 FPvs CHI | 6.5 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 5.8 FPvs HOU | 6.4 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 4.9 FPvs DET | 7.4 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





San Francisco 49ers5.9projected FP
Los Angeles Rams5.7projected FP
Los Angeles Rams5.7projected FP
New England Patriots5.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams5.7projected FP
Atlanta Falcons6.0projected FP
Los Angeles Rams5.7projected FP
Cleveland Browns6.3projected FP
Houston Texans9.9projected FP
Seattle Seahawks9.0projected FP
Seattle Seahawks9.0projected FP
New Orleans Saints7.2projected FP
New Orleans Saints7.2projected FP
Detroit Lions7.1projected FP
Detroit Lions7.1projected FP
Denver Broncos6.8projected FP
Denver Broncos6.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.8projected FP
Buffalo Bills6.7projected FP
Buffalo Bills6.7projected FP
Chicago Bears6.5projected FP
Chicago Bears6.5projected FP
Dallas Cowboys6.4projected FP