THE ALTERNATIVE

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 Minnesota Vikings over Miami Dolphins: 4.8 versus 4.2 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Minnesota Vikings is the stronger immediate points option. Miami Dolphins 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.
Miami Dolphins projects for 4.2 Standard points against NE this week. He is rostered in 0.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
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 88.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.50 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 | Miami Dolphins | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 10.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 17.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 36.4 FP11/11 scheduled games projected | 75.4 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 13.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 30.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Miami Dolphins | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 4.2 FPvs NE | 4.8 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 9 | 2.1 FPvs DET | 5.8 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 4.6 FPvs IND | 6.6 FPvs GBHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 0.9 FPvs BUF | 6.1 FPvs SFHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 4.2 FPvs NYJ | 7.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 3.9 FPvs DEN | 8.0 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 3.0 FPvs CHI | 6.8 FPvs NEHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 3.5 FPvs GB | 6.3 FPvs DETHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 4.9 FPvs LAC | 8.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 1.9 FPvs BUF | 8.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 3.3 FPvs NE | 7.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Minnesota Vikings4.8projected FP
New York Jets5.6projected FP
Minnesota Vikings4.8projected FP
Seattle Seahawks6.0projected FP
Los Angeles Chargers4.8projected FP
Minnesota Vikings4.8projected FP
Minnesota Vikings4.8projected FP
Buffalo Bills4.7projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.8projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.1projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP