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 New England Patriots over Philadelphia Eagles: 7.2 versus 4.8 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?
New England Patriots is the stronger immediate points option. Philadelphia Eagles 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.
New England Patriots projects for 7.2 Standard points against MIA this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 71.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.14 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Philadelphia Eagles projects for 4.8 Standard points against WAS this week. He is rostered in 36.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.28 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 | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 15.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected | 9.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 52.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 44.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 20.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 15.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 7.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 4.8 FPvs WAS |
| Week 9 | 5.3 FPvs GBHigher projection | 4.2 FPvs NYG |
| Week 10 | 3.1 FPvs DETHigher projection | BYE |
| Week 11 | BYE | 5.0 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 6.8 FPvs LACHigher projection | 3.5 FPvs DAL |
| Week 13 | 3.9 FPvs BUF | 5.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.5 FPvs MIN | 6.1 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 3.5 FPvs KC | 4.3 FPvs SEAHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.7 FPvs NYJHigher projection | 4.1 FPvs HOU |
| Week 17 | 5.0 FPvs DENHigher projection | 2.6 FPvs SF |
| Week 18 | 6.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 4.4 FPvs NYG |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Cleveland Browns5.9projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
New England Patriots7.2projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
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
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Washington Commanders6.8projected FP
Los Angeles Rams8.9projected FP
Pittsburgh Steelers9.7projected FP
Kansas City Chiefs6.0projected FP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.4projected FP