Should I drop Nate Adkins for Adam Trautman?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Nate Adkins

This week’s projections are 2.6 FP for Nate Adkins and 1.6 FP for Adam Trautman. Nate Adkins retains a 2.0 FP advantage across the evaluated weeks. Check for a lower-cost roster spot if you need coverage. These are player forecast totals. Use your league’s playoff weeks and roster needs to make the final call.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 4:48 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Nate Adkins

TE · DEN · vs CAR

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2.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

0.0%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Adam Trautman

TE · DEN · vs CAR

Stats & schedule ›

1.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

0.1%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Nate Adkins is 0.0% rostered; Adam Trautman is 0.1% rostered on ESPN. Ownership describes availability across leagues, not yours. Compare the weeks you need covered and the value you give up. A replacement can help now while weakening a later lineup.

Nate Adkins

Nate Adkins projects for 2.6 PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 2.8 FP. He is rostered in 0.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 2.6 FP +0.9vs ESPN
ESPN: 1.7 FP
Sleeper: 2.4 FP
FantasyPros: 2.9 FP

Adam Trautman

Adam Trautman projects for 1.6 PPR points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 1.7 FP. He is rostered in 0.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 1.6 FP Evenvs ESPN
ESPN: 1.6 FP
Sleeper: 1.7 FP
FantasyPros: 1.7 FP

Roster snapshot Nov 6, 8:30 AM ET. Saved models support the assessment; they are not independent votes. A full roster and league settings are needed to evaluate starter impact.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

The Drop / Add assessment uses the immediate and future FF outlook together. For a bye replacement, the hold decision starts after the bye. 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	Nate Adkins	Adam Trautman
Next 3 weeks	4.5 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed	3.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	17.4 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed	15.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	7.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	6.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Nate Adkins	Adam Trautman
Week 9	2.6 FPvs CARHigher projection	1.6 FPvs CAR
Week 10	BYE	BYE
Week 11	2.0 FPvs LVHigher projection	1.9 FPvs LV
Week 12	1.8 FPvs PITHigher projection	1.6 FPvs PIT
Week 13	2.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection	1.9 FPvs MIA
Week 14	1.8 FPvs NYJHigher projection	1.6 FPvs NYJ
Week 15	2.0 FPvs LVHigher projection	1.9 FPvs LV
Week 16	1.8 FPvs BUFHigher projection	1.6 FPvs BUF
Week 17	1.8 FPvs NEHigher projection	1.6 FPvs NE
Week 18	1.7 FPvs LACHigher projection	1.6 FPvs LAC