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Week 92026 ยท D/ST ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Houston Texans or Seattle Seahawks?

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: Seattle Seahawks

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Seattle Seahawks over Houston Texans: 9.2 versus 9.1 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 4:21 AM ET ยท Common scoring preset

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Seattle Seahawks is the stronger immediate points option. Houston Texans 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 9.1 Standard points against LAC this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 63.3% 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.

Fortified Fantasy
9.1 FP
Sleeper
6.5 FP
FantasyPros
8.5 FP
Boosted Trees
8.2 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks projects for 9.2 Standard points against ARI this week. He is rostered in 94.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.06 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
9.2 FP
ESPN
9.8 FP
Sleeper
10.2 FP
FantasyPros
7.5 FP
Boosted Trees
10.2 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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 TexansSeattle Seahawks
Next 3 weeks21.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected16.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule53.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected66.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye
Weeks 15โ€“1817.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected28.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekHouston TexansSeattle Seahawks
Week 99.1 FPvs LAC9.2 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 106.3 FPvs CLE6.7 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 115.7 FPvs INDHigher projectionBYE
Week 125.3 FPvs BAL6.3 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 135.3 FPvs PIT7.3 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 144.4 FPvs WAS8.0 FPvs NYGHigher projection
Week 153.0 FPvs JAC8.9 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 165.6 FPvs PHI5.8 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 173.9 FPvs GB7.3 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 184.8 FPvs TEN6.8 FPvs LARHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:26 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST

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.

5.7 FP10.2 FP
  1. Seattle SeahawksD/ST ยท 94.4% rostered
    9.2
  2. Houston TexansD/ST ยท 63.3% rostered
    9.1
  3. Kansas City ChiefsD/ST ยท 53.2% rostered
    7.7
  4. New Orleans SaintsD/ST ยท 2.1% rostered
    7.4
  5. Detroit LionsD/ST ยท 28.8% rostered
    7.4
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What about Seattle Seahawks versus these pickups?

D/ST ยท Week 9
Chicago Bears6.6projected FP
Seattle Seahawks9.2projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 9
Seattle Seahawks9.2projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs7.7projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 9
Seattle Seahawks9.2projected FP
New Orleans Saints7.4projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 9
Seattle Seahawks9.2projected FP
Detroit Lions7.4projected 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 9
Houston Texans9.1projected FP
San Francisco 49ers6.0projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 9
Detroit Lions7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs7.7projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 9
Cincinnati Bengals5.5projected FP
Washington Commanders3.1projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 9
Denver Broncos6.7projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs7.7projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 9
New York Jets3.0projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.0projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 9
Cincinnati Bengals5.5projected FP
Los Angeles Rams6.3projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 9
Houston Texans9.1projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs7.7projected FP
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D/ST ยท Week 9
Kansas City Chiefs7.7projected FP
New Orleans Saints7.4projected FP
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