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 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.

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THE ALTERNATIVE

WHY THIS PICKUP?
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 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.
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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Nick Folk | Trey Smack |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 14.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 14.7 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 61.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 69.5 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 28.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 30.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Nick Folk | Trey Smack |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 7.3 FPvs CINHigher projection | 7.1 FPvs NE |
| Week 10 | 6.8 FPvs KC | 7.6 FPvs MINHigher projection |
| Week 11 | BYE | BYE |
| Week 12 | 6.5 FPvs MIN | 8.0 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 6.4 FPvs DET | 8.2 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 6.7 FPvs CLE | 8.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 6.9 FPvs WAS | 8.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 7.0 FPvs TB | 7.0 FPvs CHI |
| Week 17 | 7.3 FPvs NO | 8.1 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 6.9 FPvs CAR | 7.4 FPvs DETHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Brandon McManus7.4projected FP
Nick Folk7.3projected FP
Nick Folk7.3projected FP
Cameron Dicker7.2projected FP
Nick Folk7.3projected FP
Eddy Pineiro7.5projected FP
Nick Folk7.3projected FP
Dominic Zvada7.8projected FP
Brandon Aubrey10.6projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Ka'imi Fairbairn9.3projected FP
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
Jake Bates9.2projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Matt Gay9.1projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Drew Stevens8.8projected FP
Drew Stevens8.8projected FP
Cairo Santos8.8projected FP
Cairo Santos8.8projected FP
Will Reichard8.7projected FP