THIS-WEEK PICKUP
Los Angeles Rams
Stats & schedule ›8.7FF projected FP
92.1%rostered on ESPN+2.04 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Los Angeles Rams or Minnesota Vikings?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Los Angeles Rams
If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Los Angeles Rams over Minnesota Vikings: 8.7 versus 4.8 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Minnesota Vikings
Stats & schedule ›4.8FF projected FP
88.1%rostered on ESPN-0.52 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Los Angeles Rams is the stronger immediate points option. Minnesota Vikings 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.
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams projects for 8.7 Standard points against LAC this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 92.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 8.7 FP
- ESPN
- 9.9 FP
- Sleeper
- 6.5 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.6 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 10.2 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 9.9 FP
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings projects for 4.8 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 0.52 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- Fortified Fantasy
- 4.8 FP
- ESPN
- 4.7 FP
- Sleeper
- 5.3 FP
- FantasyPros
- 5.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 5.0 FP
- Monte Carlo
- 4.7 FP
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Los Angeles Rams | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 21.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 17.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 58.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye | 75.4 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 21.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 30.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Los Angeles Rams | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 8.7 FPvs LACHigher projection | 4.8 FPvs DET |
| Week 9 | 6.1 FPvs WASHigher projection | 5.8 FPvs BUF |
| Week 10 | 6.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection | 6.6 FPvs GB |
| Week 11 | BYE | 6.1 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.7 FPvs GB | 7.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 4.7 FPvs KC | 8.0 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.5 FPvs SF | 6.8 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 4.5 FPvs DAL | 6.3 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.4 FPvs SEA | 8.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 5.6 FPvs TB | 8.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 6.2 FPvs SEA | 7.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · D/ST
More options. The same scale.
6.8 FP9.9 FP
Pittsburgh SteelersD/ST · 96.9% rostered9.4- Los Angeles RamsD/ST · 92.1% rostered9.3
Cincinnati BengalsD/ST · 58.9% rostered8.6
Washington CommandersD/ST · 39.0% rostered8.3
Jacksonville JaguarsD/ST · 77.8% rostered7.1
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What about Los Angeles Rams versus these pickups?
D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FPPittsburgh Steelers9.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.7projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.7projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.7projected FPPittsburgh Steelers9.1projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.7projected FPLos Angeles Rams8.7projected FPNew England Patriots7.3projected FPMore D/ST pickup decisions
D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8
Cleveland Browns5.8projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.1projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗D/ST · Week 8Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.5projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.3projected FPCincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPNew England Patriots7.3projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.1projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPCleveland Browns5.8projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.1projected FPJacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.1projected FPCincinnati Bengals8.4projected FPWashington Commanders6.8projected FPKansas City Chiefs6.1projected FPTampa Bay Buccaneers5.5projected FP