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Week 92026 ยท K ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Nick Folk or Trey Smack?

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 Trey Smack: 7.3 versus 7.1 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 12:09 PM ET ยท Common scoring preset

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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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 7.3 Standard points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 3.3 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. 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
7.3 FP -0.1vs ESPN
ESPN
7.4 FP
Sleeper
8.0 FP
FantasyPros
7.3 FP
Boosted Trees
8.5 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Trey Smack

Trey Smack projects for 7.1 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 6.0 FP. He is rostered in 10.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.13 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
7.1 FP -0.3vs ESPN
ESPN
7.4 FP
Sleeper
7.5 FP
FantasyPros
6.4 FP
Boosted Trees
8.6 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 7, 10:30 AM ET / Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowNick FolkTrey Smack
Next 3 weeks14.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed14.7 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule61.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed69.5 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1828.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected30.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekNick FolkTrey Smack
Week 97.3 FPvs CINHigher projection7.1 FPvs NE
Week 106.8 FPvs KC7.6 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 11BYEBYE
Week 126.5 FPvs MIN8.0 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 136.4 FPvs DET8.2 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 146.7 FPvs CLE8.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 156.9 FPvs WAS8.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 167.0 FPvs TB7.0 FPvs CHI
Week 177.3 FPvs NO8.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 186.9 FPvs CAR7.4 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 7, 12:14 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท 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 FP10.6 FP
  1. Brandon AubreyK ยท 98.0% rostered
    10.6
  2. Tyler BassK ยท 76.2% rostered
    10.0
  3. Ka'imi FairbairnK ยท 82.5% rostered
    9.3
  4. Jake BatesK ยท 51.6% rostered
    9.2
  5. Matt GayK ยท 57.7% rostered
    9.1
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What about Nick Folk versus these pickups?

K ยท Week 9
Brandon McManus7.4projected FP
Nick Folk7.3projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Nick Folk7.3projected FP
Cameron Dicker7.2projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Nick Folk7.3projected FP
Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Nick Folk7.3projected FP
Dominic Zvada7.8projected FP
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More K pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

K ยท Week 9
Brandon Aubrey10.6projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
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K ยท Week 9
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Drew Stevens8.8projected FP
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Drew Stevens8.8projected FP
Cairo Santos8.8projected FP
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Cairo Santos8.8projected FP
Will Reichard8.7projected FP
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