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 Zane Gonzalez: 7.5 versus 5.7 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. Zane Gonzalez 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 7.5 Standard points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 9.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. 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.
Zane Gonzalez projects for 5.7 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 4.0 FP. He is rostered in 0.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 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 | Zane Gonzalez |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 25.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 17.4 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 92.5 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected | 63.0 FP11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 31.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 22.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Jake Bates | Zane Gonzalez |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 7.5 FPvs MINHigher projection | 5.7 FPvs NE |
| Week 9 | 9.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 5.4 FPvs DET |
| Week 10 | 8.6 FPvs NEHigher projection | 6.3 FPvs IND |
| Week 11 | 9.3 FPvs TBHigher projection | 5.9 FPvs BUF |
| Week 12 | 8.2 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 5.8 FPvs NYJ |
| Week 13 | 8.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection | 5.5 FPvs DEN |
| Week 14 | 9.6 FPvs TENHigher projection | 5.5 FPvs CHI |
| Week 15 | 7.4 FPvs MINHigher projection | 5.2 FPvs GB |
| Week 16 | 8.7 FPvs NYGHigher projection | 5.8 FPvs LAC |
| Week 17 | 7.7 FPvs CHIHigher projection | 6.1 FPvs BUF |
| Week 18 | 7.8 FPvs GBHigher projection | 5.7 FPvs NE |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท K





Cam Little9.8projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
Matt Gay8.4projected FP
Cairo Santos7.1projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected 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 Myers8.8projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP