Should I drop Baker Mayfield for Deshaun Watson?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield retains a 17.6 FP remaining-schedule advantage. Deshaun Watson leads this week by 3.0 FP, but a short-term fill-in does not justify losing the stronger projected hold. Check for a lower-cost roster spot if you need coverage. These are player forecast totals, not extra starter points or playoff-odds gains for your team.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 2:19 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

Deshaun Watson

QB · CLE · vs NO

Stats & schedule ›

15.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

12.8%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Baker Mayfield is 26.2% rostered; Deshaun Watson is 12.8% 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: 14.4 FP
FantasyPros: 14.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.8 FP

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

Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson projects for 15.1 Standard points against NO this week. His recent scoring average is 12.9 FP. He is rostered in 12.8% 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: 15.1 FP
ESPN: 16.2 FP
Sleeper: 14.2 FP
FantasyPros: 15.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.7 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	Deshaun Watson
Next 3 weeks	27.2 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	29.8 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	110.0 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	92.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	47.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	34.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Baker Mayfield	Deshaun Watson
Week 9	12.1 FPvs CHI	15.1 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 10	BYE	14.7 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 11	15.1 FPvs DETHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	12.2 FPvs CARHigher projection	10.8 FPvs LV
Week 13	11.6 FPvs LACHigher projection	8.5 FPvs CIN
Week 14	11.7 FPvs BALHigher projection	8.7 FPvs ATL
Week 15	12.9 FPvs NOHigher projection	8.6 FPvs NYG
Week 16	11.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection	8.3 FPvs BAL
Week 17	10.7 FPvs LARHigher projection	9.5 FPvs IND
Week 18	12.7 FPvs NOHigher projection	8.2 FPvs CIN