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 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.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
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 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.
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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Houston Texans | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 21.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 16.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 53.3 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 66.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 17.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 28.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Houston Texans | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 9.1 FPvs LAC | 9.2 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 6.3 FPvs CLE | 6.7 FPvs LVHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 5.7 FPvs INDHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 5.3 FPvs BAL | 6.3 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 5.3 FPvs PIT | 7.3 FPvs DALHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.4 FPvs WAS | 8.0 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 3.0 FPvs JAC | 8.9 FPvs PHIHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.6 FPvs PHI | 5.8 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 3.9 FPvs GB | 7.3 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 4.8 FPvs TEN | 6.8 FPvs LARHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





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