THE ALTERNATIVE
Indianapolis Colts
Stats & schedule ›3.3FF projected FP
3.6%rostered on ESPN-0.57 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Indianapolis Colts or New England Patriots?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: New England Patriots
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up New England Patriots over Indianapolis Colts: 7.2 versus 3.3 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THIS-WEEK PICKUP
New England Patriots
Stats & schedule ›7.2FF projected FP
71.0%rostered on ESPN+2.14 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
New England Patriots 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.
Indianapolis Colts
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.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 3.3 FP
- ESPN
- 3.1 FP
- Sleeper
- 2.4 FP
- FantasyPros
- 4.4 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 1.8 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 3.1 FP
New England Patriots
New England Patriots projects for 7.2 Standard points against MIA this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 71.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.14 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 7.2 FP
- ESPN
- 5.8 FP
- Sleeper
- 6.8 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.2 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 7.9 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 5.8 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Indianapolis Colts | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 9.2 FP2/3 scheduled games projected · partial | 15.5 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 44.6 FP9/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye · partial | 52.1 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye |
| Weeks 15–18 | 20.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 20.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Indianapolis Colts | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 3.3 FPvs JAC | 7.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 9 | Unavailablevs DAL | 5.3 FPvs GB |
| Week 10 | 5.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 3.1 FPvs DET |
| Week 11 | 4.0 FPvs HOUHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 12 | 5.1 FPvs NYG | 6.8 FPvs LACHigher projection |
| Week 13 | BYE | 3.9 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.6 FPvs PHIHigher projection | 5.5 FPvs MIN |
| Week 15 | 6.3 FPvs TENHigher projection | 3.5 FPvs KC |
| Week 16 | 4.0 FPvs CIN | 5.7 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 6.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 5.0 FPvs DEN |
| Week 18 | 4.1 FPvs JAC | 6.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · D/ST
More options. The same scale.
6.8 FP9.9 FP
Pittsburgh SteelersD/ST · 96.9% rostered9.7
Los Angeles RamsD/ST · 92.0% rostered9.4
Cincinnati BengalsD/ST · 58.8% rostered8.6
Washington CommandersD/ST · 38.9% rostered8.3
Jacksonville JaguarsD/ST · 77.7% rostered7.1
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What about New England Patriots versus these pickups?
D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8
Cleveland Browns5.9projected FPNew England Patriots7.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8New England Patriots7.2projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.2projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.2projected FPCleveland Browns5.9projected FPNew England Patriots7.2projected FPNew England Patriots7.2projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPMore D/ST pickup decisions
D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cleveland Browns5.9projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FPPittsburgh Steelers9.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPCincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.9projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPCleveland Browns5.9projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPCincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.9projected FPPittsburgh Steelers9.7projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.0projected FPTampa Bay Buccaneers5.4projected FP