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 8 points, pick up Miami Dolphins over Indianapolis Colts: 4.2 versus 3.3 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?
Miami Dolphins is the stronger immediate points option. Miami Dolphins 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.
Indianapolis Colts projects for 3.3 Standard points against JAC this week. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 3.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.57 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Miami Dolphins projects for 4.2 Standard points against NE this week. He is rostered in 0.7% 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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Indianapolis Colts | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 9.2 FP2/3 scheduled games projected ยท partial | 11.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 44.6 FP9/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye ยท partial | 36.8 FP11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 20.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 13.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Indianapolis Colts | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 3.3 FPvs JAC | 4.2 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 9 | Unavailablevs DAL | 2.1 FPvs DET |
| Week 10 | 5.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 4.7 FPvs IND |
| Week 11 | 4.0 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 0.9 FPvs BUF |
| Week 12 | 5.1 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 4.2 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 13 | BYE | 3.9 FPvs DENHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.6 FPvs PHIHigher projection | 3.0 FPvs CHI |
| Week 15 | 6.3 FPvs TENHigher projection | 3.6 FPvs GB |
| Week 16 | 4.0 FPvs CIN | 5.0 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 6.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 2.0 FPvs BUF |
| Week 18 | 4.1 FPvs JACHigher projection | 3.3 FPvs NE |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Los Angeles Chargers4.4projected FP
Miami Dolphins4.2projected FP
Miami Dolphins4.2projected FP
Baltimore Ravens3.3projected FP
Miami Dolphins4.2projected FP
Buffalo Bills4.6projected FP
Miami Dolphins4.2projected FP
Minnesota Vikings4.7projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.9projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP