Who should I pick up: Nick Folk or Ryan Fitzgerald?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

Reception scoring does not change these projections. One comparison covers PPR, Half-PPR and Standard.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Nick Folk

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Nick Folk over Ryan Fitzgerald: 7.2 versus 7.0 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 2:00 PM ET · Common scoring preset

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Nick Folk

K · ATL · vs CIN

Stats & schedule ›

7.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

4.8%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ryan Fitzgerald

K · CAR · vs DEN

Stats & schedule ›

7.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

8.4%rostered on ESPN-0.12 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Nick Folk is the stronger immediate points option. Nick Folk 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.

Nick Folk

Nick Folk projects for 7.2 Standard points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 3.3 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 4.8% 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.

FF projection: 7.2 FP -0.2vs ESPN
ESPN: 7.4 FP
Sleeper: 8.0 FP
FantasyPros: 7.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.5 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Ryan Fitzgerald

Ryan Fitzgerald projects for 7.0 Standard points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 6.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 8.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.12 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 7.0 FP -0.3vs ESPN
ESPN: 7.3 FP
Sleeper: 7.5 FP
FantasyPros: 7.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 7.2 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 1:30 PM ET / Nov 7, 1:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Nick Folk	Ryan Fitzgerald
Next 3 weeks	14.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	22.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	61.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	74.6 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	28.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	30.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Nick Folk	Ryan Fitzgerald
Week 9	7.2 FPvs CINHigher projection	7.0 FPvs DEN
Week 10	6.8 FPvs KC	8.1 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 11	BYE	7.6 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 12	6.2 FPvs MIN	7.2 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 13	6.4 FPvs DET	6.7 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 14	6.7 FPvs CLE	8.0 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 15	6.9 FPvs WAS	7.8 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 16	7.1 FPvs TB	7.5 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 17	7.3 FPvs NOHigher projection	7.2 FPvs SEA
Week 18	6.9 FPvs CAR	7.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 2:10 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · Rankings position · WEEK 9

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

7.6 FP10.7 FP

Brandon AubreyK · 98.0% rostered
10.7
Tyler BassK · 76.2% rostered
9.7
Ka'imi FairbairnK · 82.5% rostered
9.3
Jake BatesK · 51.7% rostered
9.2
Matt GayK · 57.7% rostered
9.1

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What about Nick Folk versus these pickups?

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Brandon McManus7.4projected FP

Nick Folk7.2projected FP

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Nick Folk7.2projected FP

Trey Smack7.1projected FP

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Nick Folk7.2projected FP

Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP

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Nick Folk7.2projected FP

Andy Borregales6.8projected FP

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