THIS-WEEK PICKUP

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 Jake Bates over Joey Slye: 7.7 versus 6.9 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Jake Bates is the stronger immediate points option. Joey Slye is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a K 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.
Jake Bates projects for 7.7 Standard points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 9.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 41.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Joey Slye projects for 6.9 Standard points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 9.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 0.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 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 | Jake Bates | Joey Slye |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 25.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 13.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 92.4 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected | 71.0 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 31.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 29.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Jake Bates | Joey Slye |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 7.7 FPvs MINHigher projection | 6.9 FPvs CIN |
| Week 9 | 9.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 10 | 8.6 FPvs NEHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs JAC |
| Week 11 | 9.2 FPvs TBHigher projection | 7.1 FPvs DAL |
| Week 12 | 8.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 6.9 FPvs JAC |
| Week 13 | 8.5 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 7.4 FPvs WAS |
| Week 14 | 9.8 FPvs TENHigher projection | 6.4 FPvs DET |
| Week 15 | 7.7 FPvs MIN | 7.7 FPvs IND |
| Week 16 | 8.7 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 7.1 FPvs LV |
| Week 17 | 7.5 FPvs CHI | 7.5 FPvs PIT |
| Week 18 | 7.8 FPvs GBHigher projection | 7.0 FPvs HOU |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท K





Cam Little9.8projected FP
Jake Bates7.7projected FP
Jake Bates7.7projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Jake Bates7.7projected FP
Matt Gay8.6projected FP
Cairo Santos7.1projected FP
Jake Bates7.7projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Will Reichard9.3projected FP
Jason Myers8.6projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP