Should I drop Baker Mayfield for Caleb Williams?

One scoring page covers these positions; reception points do not affect this comparison.

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: add Caleb Williams for Baker Mayfield

Caleb Williams leads by 4.4 FP this week, 61.9 FP across the remaining schedule and does not meaningfully trail in the Weeks 15–18 forecast total. The projected outlook supports the swap if your roster can spare Baker Mayfield. These are player forecast totals, not extra starter points or playoff-odds gains for your team.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 1:19 AM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Baker Mayfield

QB · TB · vs CHI

Stats & schedule ›

12.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 8:20 PM ET

26.2%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Caleb Williams

QB · CHI · vs TB

Stats & schedule ›

16.5FF projected FP

Nov 8, 8:20 PM ET

89.8%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Baker Mayfield is 26.2% rostered; Caleb Williams is 89.8% 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.

Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield projects for 12.1 Standard points against CHI this week. His recent scoring average is 4.0 FP. He is rostered in 26.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 12.1 FP
ESPN: 13.2 FP
Sleeper: 14.8 FP
FantasyPros: 14.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.8 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams projects for 16.5 Standard points against TB this week. His recent scoring average is 17.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 89.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 16.5 FP
ESPN: 16.4 FP
Sleeper: 15.5 FP
FantasyPros: 17.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 16.9 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 3, 12:30 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. 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	Baker Mayfield	Caleb Williams
Next 3 weeks	27.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	36.3 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	110.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	171.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	47.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	73.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Baker Mayfield	Caleb Williams
Week 9	12.1 FPvs CHI	16.5 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 10	BYE	BYE
Week 11	15.1 FPvs DET	19.8 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 12	12.2 FPvs CAR	22.9 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 13	11.6 FPvs LAC	17.2 FPvs JACHigher projection
Week 14	11.7 FPvs BAL	21.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 15	12.9 FPvs NO	19.3 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 16	11.1 FPvs ATL	17.1 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 17	10.7 FPvs LAR	23.3 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 18	12.7 FPvs NO	13.9 FPvs MINHigher projection