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 Kansas City Chiefs over Minnesota Vikings: 6.0 versus 4.5 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?
Kansas City Chiefs is the stronger immediate points option. Kansas City Chiefs 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.
Kansas City Chiefs projects for 6.0 Standard points against DEN this week. He is rostered in 54.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 2.12 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Minnesota Vikings projects for 4.5 Standard points against DET this week. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 88.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.55 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 | Kansas City Chiefs | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 20.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 16.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 66.7 FP11/11 scheduled games projected | 75.2 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 23.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 30.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Kansas City Chiefs | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 6.0 FPvs DENHigher projection | 4.5 FPvs DET |
| Week 9 | 8.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection | 5.8 FPvs BUF |
| Week 10 | 5.9 FPvs ATL | 6.6 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 8.5 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 6.1 FPvs SF |
| Week 12 | 4.2 FPvs BUF | 7.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 5.0 FPvs LAR | 8.0 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.7 FPvs CIN | 6.8 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.5 FPvs NE | 6.3 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 4.5 FPvs SF | 8.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 7.2 FPvs LAC | 8.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 6.1 FPvs LV | 7.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





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
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.4projected 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
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
Pittsburgh Steelers9.7projected FP
Atlanta Falcons6.3projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Chicago Bears5.8projected FP
Seattle Seahawks6.0projected FP