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Week 102026 ยท D/ST ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Houston Texans or Indianapolis Colts?

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: Houston Texans

If both are available and you need Week 10 points, pick up Houston Texans over Indianapolis Colts: 8.0 versus 7.6 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 15, 1:01 AM ET ยท Common scoring preset

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Houston Texans is the stronger immediate points option. Indianapolis Colts 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.

Houston Texans

Houston Texans projects for 8.0 Standard points against CLE this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 93.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.18 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
8.0 FP +1.2vs ESPN
ESPN
6.8 FP
Sleeper
6.3 FP
FantasyPros
8.5 FP
Boosted Trees
9.8 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts projects for 7.6 Standard points against MIA this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 19.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.81 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
7.6 FP +0.2vs ESPN
ESPN
7.4 FP
Sleeper
7.3 FP
FantasyPros
7.1 FP
Boosted Trees
6.2 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 15, 12:30 AM ET / Nov 15, 12:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowHouston TexansIndianapolis Colts
Next 3 weeks24.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected15.6 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule57.1 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected36.7 FP8/8 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1821.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected15.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekHouston TexansIndianapolis Colts
Week 108.0 FPvs CLEHigher projection7.6 FPvs MIA
Week 119.9 FPvs INDHigher projection3.2 FPvs HOU
Week 126.3 FPvs BALHigher projection4.9 FPvs NYG
Week 135.8 FPvs PITHigher projectionBYE
Week 145.8 FPvs WASHigher projection5.5 FPvs PHI
Week 153.9 FPvs JAC5.0 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 166.5 FPvs PHIHigher projection2.4 FPvs CIN
Week 174.6 FPvs GB5.7 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 186.1 FPvs TENHigher projection2.5 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Nov 15, 1:02 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 10

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.

6.3 FP12.3 FP
  1. Los Angeles RamsD/ST ยท 94.5% rostered
    9.4
  2. Baltimore RavensD/ST ยท 82.5% rostered
    8.6
  3. Seattle SeahawksD/ST ยท 97.7% rostered
    8.2
  4. Houston TexansD/ST ยท 93.0% rostered
    8.0
  5. Indianapolis ColtsD/ST ยท 19.1% rostered
    7.6
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What about Houston Texans versus these pickups?

D/ST ยท Week 10
Seattle Seahawks8.2projected FP
Houston Texans8.0projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 10
Houston Texans8.0projected FP
Baltimore Ravens8.6projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 10
Houston Texans8.0projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars6.9projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 10
Houston Texans8.0projected FP
Los Angeles Rams9.4projected FP
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More D/ST pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

D/ST ยท Week 10
Los Angeles Rams9.4projected FP
Baltimore Ravens8.6projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 10
Baltimore Ravens8.6projected FP
Seattle Seahawks8.2projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 10
Indianapolis Colts7.6projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars6.9projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 10
Jacksonville Jaguars6.9projected FP
Green Bay Packers6.6projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 10
Green Bay Packers6.6projected FP
Buffalo Bills6.2projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 10
Buffalo Bills6.2projected FP
Minnesota Vikings6.1projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 10
Minnesota Vikings6.1projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs5.8projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 10
Kansas City Chiefs5.8projected FP
Miami Dolphins5.8projected FP
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