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 Pittsburgh Steelers over Washington Commanders: 9.1 versus 6.8 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?
Pittsburgh Steelers is the stronger immediate points option. Washington Commanders 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers projects for 9.1 Standard points against CLE this week. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 96.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.58 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Washington Commanders projects for 6.8 Standard points against PHI this week. He is rostered in 39.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 8.97 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 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 14.3 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 13.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 62.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected ยท 1 bye | 48.9 FP11/11 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 22.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected | 17.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Pittsburgh Steelers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | 9.1 FPvs CLEHigher projection | 6.8 FPvs PHI |
| Week 9 | BYE | 1.5 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 5.3 FPvs CINHigher projection | 4.6 FPvs NYG |
| Week 11 | 7.9 FPvs PHIHigher projection | 3.8 FPvs CIN |
| Week 12 | 7.1 FPvs DENHigher projection | 5.1 FPvs ARI |
| Week 13 | 5.7 FPvs HOUHigher projection | 5.1 FPvs TEN |
| Week 14 | 5.3 FPvs JACHigher projection | 4.5 FPvs HOU |
| Week 15 | 4.5 FPvs BAL | 4.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 6.0 FPvs CARHigher projection | 5.3 FPvs MIN |
| Week 17 | 7.7 FPvs TENHigher projection | 3.5 FPvs JAC |
| Week 18 | 4.5 FPvs BALHigher projection | 4.0 FPvs DAL |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท D/ST





Los Angeles Rams8.7projected FP
Pittsburgh Steelers9.1projected FP
Pittsburgh Steelers9.1projected FP
Cincinnati Bengals8.4projected FP
Pittsburgh Steelers9.1projected FP
Jacksonville Jaguars7.4projected FP
Pittsburgh Steelers9.1projected FP
New England Patriots7.3projected 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