Should I drop Baker Mayfield for Sam Darnold?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Check the pickup before making a move

Sam Darnold needs a current availability or game-status check. Do not drop Baker Mayfield on the strength of an unresolved projection.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 3:14 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Baker Mayfield

QB · TB · vs CHI

Stats & schedule ›

12.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 8:20 PM ET

23.2%rostered on ESPN-0.49 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Sam Darnold

QB · SEA · vs ARI

Stats & schedule ›

0.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

Planning a bid? Sam Darnold FAAB guide ↗

28.2%rostered on ESPN-1.52 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Baker Mayfield is 23.2% rostered; Sam Darnold is 28.2% 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 12.0 Standard points against CHI this week. His recent scoring average is 4.0 FP. He is rostered in 23.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.49 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 12.0 FP -0.6vs ESPN
ESPN: 12.6 FP
Sleeper: 15.0 FP
FantasyPros: 14.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.8 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold projects for 0.0 Standard points against ARI this week. His recent scoring average is 14.2 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 28.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.52 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 0.0 FP
Sleeper: 0.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 18.0 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 6, 2:30 PM 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	Baker Mayfield	Sam Darnold
Next 3 weeks	26.7 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed	16.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	107.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed	115.7 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	46.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	52.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Baker Mayfield	Sam Darnold
Week 9	12.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection	0.0 FPvs ARI · OUT
Week 10	BYE	16.1 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 11	14.7 FPvs DETHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	11.7 FPvs CAR	12.8 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 13	11.2 FPvs LAC	18.0 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 14	11.5 FPvs BAL	16.1 FPvs NYGHigher projection
Week 15	12.9 FPvs NO	14.2 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 16	10.8 FPvs ATL	12.5 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 17	10.3 FPvs LAR	13.8 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 18	12.6 FPvs NOHigher projection	12.2 FPvs LAR