THE ALTERNATIVE

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 Rachaad White over Alvin Kamara: 8.8 versus 7.2 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Rachaad White is the stronger immediate points option. Alvin Kamara is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a RB 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.
Alvin Kamara projects for 7.2 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 9.6 FP. He is rostered in 58.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.66 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Rachaad White projects for 8.8 Standard points against LAR this week. His recent scoring average is 11.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 76.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.30 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 | Alvin Kamara | Rachaad White |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 16.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected | 27.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 49.7 FP10/10 scheduled games projected | 86.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 18.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 33.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Alvin Kamara | Rachaad White |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 7.2 FPvs CLE | 8.8 FPvs LARHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 5.4 FPvs CAR | 9.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection |
| Week 11 | 4.3 FPvs CHI | 8.8 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 4.8 FPvs CIN | 8.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 4.7 FPvs GB | 8.8 FPvs TENHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 5.2 FPvs CAR | 8.5 FPvs HOUHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 4.0 FPvs TB | 8.8 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.1 FPvs ARI | 7.8 FPvs MINHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 4.8 FPvs ATL | 6.9 FPvs JACHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 4.1 FPvs TB | 9.7 FPvs DALHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Tyler Allgeier8.9projected FP
Rachaad White8.8projected FP
Rachaad White8.8projected FP
Blake Corum8.3projected FP
Rachaad White8.8projected FP
Rhamondre Stevenson8.9projected FP
Rachaad White8.8projected FP
Ashton Jeanty9.0projected FP
Jonah Coleman11.7projected FP
Elijah Mitchell5.6projected FP
Jonah Coleman11.7projected FP
Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.7projected FP
Elijah Mitchell5.6projected FP
Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.7projected FP
Jahmyr Gibbs22.6projected FP
Kenneth Walker III18.8projected FP
Kenneth Walker III18.8projected FP
Bijan Robinson16.6projected FP
Bijan Robinson16.6projected FP
James Cook III14.9projected FP
James Cook III14.9projected FP
Bhayshul Tuten14.4projected FP
Bhayshul Tuten14.4projected FP
Kyren Williams14.0projected FP